Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals

HS v2017 Code: 010239

About buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals

HS code 010239 covers the trade of live buffalo, excluding those intended for breeding purposes. Buffalo are a vital livestock species, providing meat, milk, and draft power in many parts of the world. The global trade in live buffalo plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural economies and food security, particularly in developing regions where buffalo are an important agricultural resource.

Production process

The production of live buffalo for trade involves a range of techniques, including breeding, rearing, and fattening. Breeders carefully select and mate buffalo to produce healthy calves, which are then raised on pastures or in specialized facilities. Feeding regimes, veterinary care, and herd management practices are all important factors in ensuring the animals reach the desired size and condition for sale and transport.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of live buffalo under HS code 010239 include land for grazing and housing, feed (such as grasses, hay, and concentrates), water, and veterinary supplies for maintaining herd health. Specialized equipment like handling facilities, transportation vehicles, and processing infrastructure may also be necessary, depending on the scale and nature of the production operation.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 010239 is live buffalo, which can be sold for a variety of purposes, including 020110 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, 020120 Meat of bovine animals, frozen, and 040120 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Live buffalo may also be used for draft power or other agricultural purposes in some regions.

Revisions to 010239

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 010239. The most recent 1 version of this code (010239) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 010239 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for buffalo; live, other than 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/v2017/010239'>010239: Buffalo; live, other than 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/v2017/010231'>010231: Buffalo; live, 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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