Purebred Water Buffalo Bull from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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