Live Swamp Buffalo
Live swamp buffalo, a subspecies used primarily for draft work and meat in Asia, fall under HTS 0102.39.00 as other buffalo. These are not purebred breeding stock and are imported for farming operations. Their classification reflects the 'other' category excluding asses, mules, and purebreds.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified as purebred for breeding
Breeding buffalo with pedigree certification move to the purebred breeding subheading.
If over 14 kg but not specifically buffalo
If not distinctly identified as buffalo, reclassified as other live bovine animals by weight.
If personal imports or temporary
Special chapter 98 provisions apply for certain live animal imports not for commercial sale.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure pre-arranged quarantine facilities in the US meet APHIS standards for brucellosis and TB testing
• Declare exact age, sex, and intended use on CBP Form 7501 to prevent misclassification as breeding stock
• Budget for potential extended quarantine costs, as buffalo often require 30-60 days observation
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00
Live Water Buffalo
Live water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) imported for breeding or meat production, classified under HTS 0102.39.00 as other buffalo excluding purebred breeding animals. This subheading covers non-purebred buffalo suitable for agricultural or dairy purposes. They are distinct from cattle due to their species classification.
Live Carabao Buffalo
Carabao, the Filipino name for water buffalo, imported live for agricultural use under HTS 0102.39.00 as other buffalo. These animals are typically young stock for meat or work, not purebred. Chapter notes exclude fish and certain cultures but include all other live bovines like buffalo.
Live Murrah Buffalo
Murrah buffalo, an Indian breed imported for dairy farming but not as purebred breeding stock, under HTS 0102.39.00 other buffalo. These are commercial grade animals for milk production. Excluded from purebred due to lack of pedigree certification.
Live Banteng
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.
Live Anoas Dwarf Buffalo
Live anoa (Bubalus depressicornis), dwarf buffalo from Indonesia, classified under HTS 0102.39.00 as other buffalo. Typically for captive breeding programs, excluding purebred domestic. Fits chapter for live animals excluding fish and cultures.
Commercial Buffalo Calves
Young live buffalo calves under 6 months for fattening, under HTS 0102.39.00 other buffalo. Not purebred, intended for meat production. Commercial imports common from Southeast Asia.