Nili-Ravi Buffalo Bull Breeder
A premium male Nili-Ravi water buffalo bull over 320 kg, selected for superior semen production in artificial insemination programs. This HTS 0102.39.00.72 classification captures large male buffalo explicitly for breeding, per Chapter 01 notes excluding aquatic animals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for immediate fattening rather than breeding
Commercial end-use overrides breeding classification in weight-based subheadings.
If female breeding counterpart
Separate male/female designations within breeding buffalo over 320kg.
If trained for specific farm work
Working animals like draft buffalo may shift to mixed live animal categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include semen quality test results in documentation to prove breeding viability
• Use temperature-controlled transport to maintain animal welfare during shipping
• Consult CBP for country-specific restrictions on buffalo imports from disease hotspots
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.72
Purebred Water Buffalo Bull
A male water buffalo bull of the Bubalus bubalis breed, weighing over 320 kg, imported specifically for breeding purposes to enhance herd genetics on dairy or meat farms. It falls under HTS 0102.39.00.72 as a live male buffalo for breeding, distinct from meat or dairy production animals.
Murrah Buffalo Breeding Bull
A male Murrah breed water buffalo bull exceeding 320 kg, renowned for high milk yield genetics, imported for stud use in buffalo dairy operations. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.72 due to its male gender, breeding purpose, and buffalo species status.
Swamp Buffalo Stud Bull
Male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) bull over 320 kg, imported as a breeding stud for draft and meat improvement programs in agricultural settings. HTS 0102.39.00.72 applies to male buffalo for breeding purposes, excluding fish or other chapter exclusions.
Bhadawari Buffalo Breeding Male
Male Bhadawari breed buffalo bull exceeding 320 kg, imported to introduce high-fat milk genetics into local herds. Fits HTS 0102.39.00.72 as other male breeding buffalo, aligning with chapter exclusions for non-mammalian live animals.
Jaffarabadi Buffalo Bull for Stud
Large Jaffarabadi male water buffalo bull over 320 kg, prized for massive frame and milk production, imported solely for stud service. HTS 0102.39.00.72 designates such males as breeding buffalo per the tariff hierarchy.