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Asian Water Buffalo Heifers for Slaughter from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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