Live Banteng from Germany
Live banteng (Bos javanicus), a wild bovine species sometimes classified as buffalo-like, under HTS 0102.39.00 other buffalo. Imported for zoos or conservation, not purebred domestic stock. Chapter covers all live bovines except specified exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES Appendix I permit if endangered status applies, in addition to USDA VS permit
• Declare conservation or zoo end-use to qualify for potential duty exemptions under certain programs
• Ensure microchipping for endangered species tracking per USFWS requirements