Carabao Breeding Male from China
Live male carabao (Philippine water buffalo) over 320 kg for breeding programs to improve local herds. Classified in HTS 0102.39.00.82 as other male buffalo meeting weight threshold, within live bovine animals excluding fish or microbes. Supports agricultural genetics.
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
• Use electronic VS 17-29 form for health certification via eCertificates system
• Pre-arrange quarantine space at USDA-approved sites to minimize delays
• Label shipments clearly with HTS code to prevent inspection errors