Live Female Swamp Buffalo Breeding Cow

A female swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) over 320 kg, used for breeding in tropical agriculture for draft and milk production. Falls under HTS 0102.39.00.74 for other female buffalo for breeding weighing 320 kg or more. Chapter 1 applies to live mammals excluding fish or cultures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0102.21.00Same rate: 17.5%

If purebred Asiatic buffalo

Registered purebred varieties of Asiatic buffalo have dedicated purebred headings.

0102.39.00Same rate: 17.5%

If weighing under 320 kg

Sub-320 kg breeding females use the lighter weight subcategory.

9802.00.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If articles assembled abroad with U.S. components for breeding

Special Chapter 98 provisions apply if animals incorporate U.S.-origin genetic material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure pre-arrival quarantine approval from APHIS for brucellosis and TB testing; provide proof of breeding purpose via veterinary certification

Pitfall: Incorrect sex verification leads to reclassification

Use bonded carriers for live animal transport