River Buffalo Cows for Direct Slaughter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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