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

9903.03.0110%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

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

River Buffalo Cows for Direct Slaughter from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0102.39.00.61