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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If between 200-320 kg
Mid-weight buffalo for slaughter use 0102.39.00.41 specific weight band.
If purebred dairy buffalo
Purebred breeding buffalo for milk production are under 0101 for cattle.
If for fattening before slaughter
Buffalo imported for feedlot growth prior to slaughter shift to swine/other categories if misdeclared.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare 'for immediate slaughter' on entry documents to match HTS; ambiguity leads to higher duties
• Coordinate with state veterinarians for port inspection and direct slaughterhouse escort
• Avoid mixing with breeding stock in shipments to prevent entire lot reclassification
Related Products 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.
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.