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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purebred registered
Purebred buffalo with official pedigree documentation shifts to specific purebred breeding subcategory.
If under 320 kg
Weight threshold determines subcategory; lighter females fall under separate weight class.
If imported as part of breeding herd set
Groups or sets of breeding animals may classify under other live animals if not individually certified.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
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
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.74
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.
Live Female Murrah Buffalo Breeding Dairy Cow
Female Murrah breed water buffalo exceeding 320 kg, prized for high milk yield in breeding programs. HTS 0102.39.00.74 covers other female buffalo for breeding over this weight as live bovines. Excludes Chapter 95 toys or Chapter 3 aquatic species.
Live Female Carabao Breeding Heifer
Female carabao (Philippine water buffalo) over 320 kg intended for breeding in rice paddy draft operations. Classified in HTS 0102.39.00.74 as other female buffalo for breeding, within Chapter 1 live animals.
Live Female Nili-Ravi Buffalo Breeding Cow
Premium female Nili-Ravi water buffalo weighing more than 320 kg for elite dairy breeding stock. HTS 0102.39.00.74 for other female breeding buffalo over 320 kg as live bovines per Chapter notes.