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.

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.

0102.21.00Same rate: 17.5%

If purebred breeding animals

Purebred breeding buffalo females are classified under specific breeding subheadings in 0102.21, not the 'other' category.

0102.39.00Same rate: 17.5%

If weighing less than 200 kg

Buffalo under 200 kg fall into lighter weight categories within the same other buffalo heading.

0101.21.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as asses or swine mistakenly

Misidentification of species would shift to other live animal chapters, but buffalo are distinctly bovine.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate confirming disease-free status from origin country

Arrange quarantine facilities upon arrival as required for ruminants to prevent disease introduction

Verify weight documentation at export to match the 200-320 kg range to avoid reclassification