HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0102.39 – Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals
HS code 0102.39 is the 6-digit subheading for buffalo, live, other than pure-bred breeding animals. It is used for slaughter buffalo, commercial dairy buffalo, working buffalo, feeder buffalo calves and culled buffalo cows.
What HS 0102.39 covers
This category includes live buffalo not classified as pure-bred breeding animals. These buffalo are traded for various commercial purposes, including meat production, dairy (commercial milkers), and draft work in agriculture, particularly in rice paddies and other demanding environments. They are vital to the economies and food security of many Asian and Mediterranean countries. Importers include slaughterhouses, commercial dairy operations, and farms needing working animals. Exporters are typically countries with large buffalo populations and established commercial livestock industries. Trade considerations focus on animal health, weight, age, and suitability for their intended commercial use, along with efficient and humane transport practices to ensure their well-being.
- Covers
- Slaughter buffalo
- Commercial dairy buffalo
- Working buffalo
- Feeder buffalo calves
- Culled buffalo cows
- Young buffalo for fattening
- Draft buffalo
- Examples
- Buffalo for meat markets in Vietnam
- working buffalo in rice paddies in Thailand
- commercial buffalo dairy farms in Italy
- buffalo for local farm labor
Codes often confused with 0102.39
Common mistake. Can be confused with 010231 (pure-bred breeding buffalo) if the animal has some pedigree but is not traded primarily for genetic improvement, leading to incorrect customs duties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010239 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 88% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 85% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $54M 88% of world exports
- 2 France $2.2M 3.7% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $1.5M 2.5% of world exports
World total: $61M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $54M 85% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $4.8M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.7M 2.6% of world imports
World total: $64M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 0102.39 3
Brazil splits HS 0102.39 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0102.39.1 For breedingPara reprodução Group
- 0102.39.11 Non-pure-bred breeding buffalo, pregnant/with calfPrenhes ou com cria ao pé
- 0102.39.19 Other buffalo for breeding, not pure-bredOutros
- 0102.39.90 Other live buffalo, not for breedingOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 01.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0102.39
What is HS code 010239?
HS code 010239 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Buffalo; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals. This category includes live buffalo not classified as pure-bred breeding animals. These buffalo are traded for various commercial purposes, including meat production, dairy (commercial milkers), and draft work in agriculture, particularly in rice paddies and other demanding environments. They are vital to the economies and food security of many Asian and Mediterranean countries. Importers include slaughterhouses, commercial dairy operations, and farms needing working animals. Exporters are typically countries with large buffalo populations and established commercial livestock industries. Trade considerations focus on animal health, weight, age, and suitability for their intended commercial use, along with efficient and humane transport practices to ensure their well-being.
What products fall under HS code 010239?
Slaughter buffalo, commercial dairy buffalo, working buffalo, feeder buffalo calves, culled buffalo cows, young buffalo for fattening, draft buffalo
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010239?
Can be confused with 010231 (pure-bred breeding buffalo) if the animal has some pedigree but is not traded primarily for genetic improvement, leading to incorrect customs duties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010239 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($54M, 88% of world exports), France ($2.2M) and Thailand ($1.5M). World exports came to about $61M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 010239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010239 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($54M, 85% of world imports), Indonesia ($4.8M) and Italy ($1.7M). World imports came to about $64M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 010239 structured?
HS code 010239 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (01) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010239?
Brazil splits HS code 010239 into 3 NCM codes: 0102.39.11 (Non-pure-bred breeding buffalo, pregnant/with calf), 0102.39.19 (Other buffalo for breeding, not pure-bred), 0102.39.90 (Other live buffalo, not for breeding). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.