Asian Water Buffalo Heifers for Slaughter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Use bonded carriers for direct port-to-slaughterhouse transport to minimize risks
• Label shipments clearly as '0102.39.00.61 - Immediate Slaughter Only' for CBP processing
• Test for diseases like FMD pre-export; positive results void import eligibility