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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported for fattening or slaughter rather than breeding
Breeding purpose shifts to 'other' non-breeding categories under bovine animals excluding buffalo.
If female instead of male
Gender-specific subheading separates male breeding buffalo from females.
If under 320 kg weight
Weight threshold determines subheading within breeding buffalo classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA-approved veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status and breeding suitability
• Ensure animal weighs at least 320 kg at entry and provide proof of breeding intent to avoid reclassification as meat animal
• Comply with APHIS import permit requirements; quarantine upon arrival is mandatory for buffalo
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.72
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.
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.