Buffalo; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS v2017 Code: 010231

About buffalo; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS code 010231 covers the trade of live, pure-bred breeding buffalo animals. Buffalo are an important livestock species, particularly in Asia, and play a crucial role in the agricultural economies of many developing countries. The global trade in pure-bred breeding buffalo supports the genetic improvement and expansion of buffalo herds worldwide, contributing to food security and rural livelihoods.

Production process

The production of live, pure-bred breeding buffalo involves selective breeding programs to maintain and enhance desirable genetic traits. Breeders carefully monitor the health, nutrition, and breeding cycles of their herds to produce high-quality breeding stock. Rigorous record-keeping and traceability systems are essential to ensure the purity and provenance of these animals.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the production of live, pure-bred breeding buffalo include specialized breeding facilities, feed and forage, veterinary care, and skilled labor to manage the herds. Breeding programs may also require access to genetic material, such as semen or embryos, from elite breeding stock to introduce new bloodlines and improve herd characteristics.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 010231 is live, pure-bred breeding buffalo animals. These animals are typically exported to other countries to support the establishment or expansion of buffalo herds, often for 010232 Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals or 020230 Buffalo meat, fresh or chilled.

Revisions to 010231

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 010231. The most recent 1 version of this code (010231) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 010231 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for buffalo; live, pure-bred breeding animals

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/01'>01: Animals; live</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0102'>0102: Bovine animals; live</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010231'>010231: Buffalo; live, pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010221'>010221: Cattle; live, pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010229'>010229: Cattle; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010239'>010239: Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010290'>010290: Bovine animals; live, other than cattle and buffalo</a>"]

    

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