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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purebred Asiatic buffalo
Registered purebred varieties of Asiatic buffalo have dedicated purebred headings.
If weighing under 320 kg
Sub-320 kg breeding females use the lighter weight subcategory.
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
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A mature female water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing over 320 kg, specifically selected for breeding purposes to produce offspring in dairy or meat operations. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.74 as a live bovine buffalo, other category, for breeding females over 320 kg. Excludes aquatic animals and fits Chapter 1 for live animals.
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