Female Swamp Buffalo Heifer from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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