Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals

HS v2022 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, particularly in developing regions where buffalo are an essential part of the farming ecosystem.

Production process

The production of live buffalo for trade typically involves raising the animals in pasture-based or semi-intensive farming systems. Farmers carefully manage the breeding, feeding, and health of their buffalo herds to ensure optimal growth and productivity. Key techniques include selective breeding, rotational grazing, and the use of veterinary care to prevent and treat common diseases.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the live buffalo trade include land for grazing, feed such as grass, hay, and grains, as well as water resources. Farmers also require access to breeding stock, veterinary services, and transportation infrastructure to move the animals to market.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 010239 is live buffalo, which can be sold for meat production, dairy, or as draft animals for agricultural work. The live buffalo may be traded domestically or exported to other countries, where they may be 010511 Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, live or 010590 Live poultry, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus for further fattening or slaughter.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 010239.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/01'>01: Animals; live</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0102'>0102: Bovine animals; live</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010239'>010239: Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010221'>010221: Cattle; live, pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010229'>010229: Cattle; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010231'>010231: Buffalo; live, pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010290'>010290: Bovine animals; live, other than cattle and buffalo</a>"]

    

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class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6

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