Murrah Buffalo Draft Bull
Male Murrah breed water buffalo exceeding 320 kg, imported for draft work in plowing and farm labor in tropical agriculture. HTS 0102.39.00.82 covers other male buffalo of this weight, as a bovine species other than cattle or asses. Live import for working animal use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If trained specifically as draft animals
Live animals trained for performances or work may shift to Chapter 01 heading 0106.
If misidentified as other non-purebred cattle
Generic 'other cattle' over 320kg uses 0102.29, but buffalo species requires 0102.39 specificity.
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
• Include proof of training or intended draft use in import documentation for customs review
• Comply with CITES if from Appendix-listed regions, though most buffalo breeds are unlisted
• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring sex verification certificates to confirm male classification
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.82
Water Buffalo Breeding Bull
A mature male water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing over 320 kg, imported live for breeding purposes in dairy or meat production farms. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.82 as other male buffalo exceeding 320 kg, distinct from cattle due to species-specific heading. Excludes aquatic animals and fits Chapter 1 for live bovidae.
Carabao Breeding Male
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.
Swamp Buffalo Meat Bull
Live male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) over 320 kg, raised for beef production and fattening before slaughter. Falls under HTS 0102.39.00.82 for other male buffalo weighing 320 kg or more, as non-ass, non-cattle bovines. Used in agriculture, not for human consumption directly.
Banteng Bull
Male banteng (Bos javanicus), a wild bovine species over 320 kg, imported live for zoo or conservation breeding. HTS 0102.39.00.82 applies to other male buffalo/bovines of this weight, fitting Chapter 1 exclusions. Not for commercial meat production.