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.
Older versions
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>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight