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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as purebred cattle breeding bull
Purebred bovine cattle (Bos taurus/indicus) breeding animals fall under 0102.21, separate from buffalo species.
If non-purebred cattle rather than buffalo
Other live cattle not purebred go to 0102.29, as buffalo are distinctly 'other' bovines under 0102.39.
If imported as a herd set with females
Assorted live animals of a kind packaged together may classify under 0101.90 for mixtures, not pure male buffalo.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA-approved veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status and pure breeding if applicable
• Ensure compliance with APHIS import permits and pre-clearance quarantine at designated facilities
• Verify animal weight documentation to avoid misclassification into lighter weight subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.82
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.
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.