Live Water Buffalo from China
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.
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 a veterinary health certificate from the exporting country confirming disease-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS import regulations
• Apply for a VS 17-29 permit prior to shipment; failure to do so results in quarantine or denial of entry
• Verify animal identification (e.g
• RFID tags) matches import paperwork to avoid classification disputes