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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0102.39.00.61
Water Buffalo for Immediate Slaughter
Live water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing over 320 kg, imported specifically for immediate slaughter in processing facilities. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.61 as buffalo intended for direct meat production, excluding breeding or fattening purposes.
Swamp Buffalo Bulls Over 320 kg for Slaughter
Adult swamp buffalo bulls (Bubalus carabanensis) exceeding 320 kg, designated for immediate slaughter upon arrival. This HTS 0102.39.00.61 subheading applies to non-pedigree buffalo imported solely for meat processing.
River Buffalo Cows for Direct Slaughter
Live river buffalo females over 320 kg imported for immediate slaughter, typically for high-quality beef production. Falls under 0102.39.00.61 due to explicit slaughter designation and exclusion from breeding or other uses.
Carabao Buffalo Steers 350+ kg for Processing
Castrated carabao buffalo steers weighing 350 kg or more, imported exclusively for immediate slaughter in U.S. facilities. HTS 0102.39.00.61 covers these non-breeding buffalo destined for meat yield.
Asian Water Buffalo Heifers for Slaughter
Young female Asian water buffalo heifers over 320 kg, imported for immediate slaughter rather than breeding. This specific HTS 0102.39.00.61 ensures low duties for direct-to-processor imports.
Murrah Buffalo for Meat Processing
Murrah breed buffalo exceeding 320 kg net weight, imported for immediate slaughter in commercial meat plants. Classified precisely under 0102.39.00.61 for buffalo not meant for reproduction or growth.