0102 - Live bovine animals:
Sub-classifications
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0102 2100
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0102 29
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Overview
HTS code 0102 encompasses live bovine animals, which includes cattle and buffalo. This classification is specifically for animals within the subfamily Bovinae, distinguished from other live animals categorized in Chapter 01 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
When classifying live animals under heading 0102, it is crucial to differentiate them from other categories of live animals. For instance, while 0101 covers horses, asses, mules, and hinnies, and 0103 pertains to live swine, 0102 is exclusively for bovine species. Similarly, 0104 deals with sheep and goats, and 0105 with specific types of live poultry, ensuring that only animals fitting the description of cattle and buffalo are classified here.
Within heading 0102, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. These typically differentiate between cattle and buffalo, recognizing the distinct biological and commercial characteristics of each. An "Other" category, such as 0102.90.00.00, exists to capture any bovine animals not explicitly listed in more specific subheadings, providing comprehensive coverage for all live bovine imports and exports.