River Buffalo Cows for Direct Slaughter from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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