Live Female Water Buffalo Breeding Heifer

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.

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.

0102.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If purebred registered

Purebred buffalo with official pedigree documentation shifts to specific purebred breeding subcategory.

0102.39.00Same rate: 17.5%

If under 320 kg

Weight threshold determines subcategory; lighter females fall under separate weight class.

0102.90.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported as part of breeding herd set

Groups or sets of breeding animals may classify under other live animals if not individually certified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA-approved veterinary health certificates confirming disease-free status and breeding eligibility; ensure compliance with APHIS import permits for foot-and-mouth disease prevention

Verify weight documentation at export to confirm over 320 kg classification

Common pitfall: Misclassifying as meat animal if not certified for breeding