Water Buffalo Breeding Bull from China
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.
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
• 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