Female Swamp Buffalo Heifer
A female swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) in the 200-320 kg range, commonly imported for draft work, milk, or meat in tropical farming. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.58 for non-purebred female buffalo in this weight class, distinguishing from asses, cattle, or elephants.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If male instead of female
Male buffalo in the same weight range use the parallel male subheading 0102.39.00.38.
If Animals imported specifically for circuses or shows may fall under heading 0106 for trained animals.
If other bovine species like yak
Yaks or similar bovines are under 0102.29, separate from buffalo.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pre-notify U.S. port of entry for live animal arrival and coordinate with APHIS for inspection
• Provide origin country's official export health certificate attesting to brucellosis and TB freedom
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete pedigree docs leading to duty disputes on breeding status
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.58
Female Water Buffalo Calf
A young female water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing between 200 kg and 320 kg, typically used for meat production or breeding in agricultural operations. This falls under HTS 0102.39.00.58 as live buffalo, other category, specifically females in this weight range, excluding purebred breeding animals. Imported live for farm rearing or slaughter.
Breeding-Age Female River Buffalo
A female river buffalo weighing 200-320 kg, imported primarily for dairy or meat herd expansion but not purebred. HTS 0102.39.00.58 applies to non-ass, non-cattle, non-elephant buffalo females in this weight, per Chapter 1 notes excluding fish or microbes.
Female Carabao Calf
Female carabao (Philippine water buffalo) between 200-320 kg, used for plowing fields or meat. This product is classified under HTS 0102.39.00.58 as other female buffalo in the specified weight range, not for pure breeding.
Dairy Female Buffalo Juvenile
Juvenile female buffalo selected for milk production potential, weighing 200-320 kg at import. Falls under HTS 0102.39.00.58 for other female buffalo, distinct from purebreds or different bovines per chapter notes.