HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0102.90 – Bovine animals; live, other than cattle and buffalo
HS code 0102.90 is the 6-digit subheading for bovine animals, live, other than cattle and buffalo. It is used for live yaks, american bison, european bison (wisent), gaur and banteng.
What HS 0102.90 covers
This specific HS code covers live bovine animals that are neither domestic cattle (Bos taurus/indicus) nor domestic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). This niche category primarily includes wild or semi-wild bovines, such as yaks, bison, and gaur, often traded for conservation programs, zoological collections, specialized ranching (e.g., bison for meat), or research. The trade volume is significantly lower and more specialized than for common cattle or buffalo. Importers are typically zoos, wildlife parks, conservation organizations, or specialty farms. Exporters are often countries with native populations or established captive breeding programs. Key considerations include strict adherence to CITES regulations for endangered species, specialized handling, and rigorous veterinary protocols due to their wild nature and potential for disease transmission.
- Covers
- Live yaks
- American bison
- European bison (wisent)
- Gaur
- Banteng
- Zebu (wild varieties)
- Waterbuck
- Examples
- Yellowstone National Park bison (if traded)
- zoo animals (e.g., Bronx Zoo bison)
- yak farms in Tibet
- conservation reintroduction programs
Codes often confused with 0102.90
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 010229 (other live cattle) or 010239 (other live buffalo) if the specific species is not clearly identified as distinct from common domestic varieties, leading to misdeclaration.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010290 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 25% 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 Belgium $89M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $41M 14% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $33M 11% of world exports
World total: $291M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $68M 25% of world imports
- 2 Italy $47M 17% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $37M 14% of world imports
World total: $269M 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 code for 0102.90
Brazil does not split HS 0102.90: its NCM code is 0102.90.00.
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 0102.90
What is HS code 010290?
HS code 010290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bovine animals; live, other than cattle and buffalo. This specific HS code covers live bovine animals that are neither domestic cattle (Bos taurus/indicus) nor domestic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). This niche category primarily includes wild or semi-wild bovines, such as yaks, bison, and gaur, often traded for conservation programs, zoological collections, specialized ranching (e.g., bison for meat), or research. The trade volume is significantly lower and more specialized than for common cattle or buffalo. Importers are typically zoos, wildlife parks, conservation organizations, or specialty farms. Exporters are often countries with native populations or established captive breeding programs. Key considerations include strict adherence to CITES regulations for endangered species, specialized handling, and rigorous veterinary protocols due to their wild nature and potential for disease transmission.
What products fall under HS code 010290?
Live yaks, American bison, European bison (wisent), gaur, banteng, zebu (wild varieties), waterbuck
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010290?
Frequently confused with 010229 (other live cattle) or 010239 (other live buffalo) if the specific species is not clearly identified as distinct from common domestic varieties, leading to misdeclaration.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010290 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($89M, 30% of world exports), China ($41M) and Ireland ($33M). World exports came to about $291M, 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 010290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010290 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($68M, 25% of world imports), Italy ($47M) and Hong Kong ($37M). World imports came to about $269M, 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 010290 structured?
HS code 010290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010290?
In Brazil, HS code 010290 is NCM 0102.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.