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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0102.39.00.38Same rate: 17.5%

If male instead of female

Male buffalo in the same weight range use the parallel male subheading 0102.39.00.38.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If Animals imported specifically for circuses or shows may fall under heading 0106 for trained animals.

0102.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

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