Product classification
HS code for Live bovine animals: 0102.90
Bovine animals, live, other than cattle and buffalo.
Classification of live bovine animals under HS 0102.90
Live bovine animals that are not classified as domestic cattle (Bos taurus) or buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) fall under HS code 010290. This code is situated within Chapter 1 (Live animals) and Heading 0102 (Live bovine animals). The subheading 010290 serves as the "other" category for bovines. This includes species such as yaks, gaurs, and certain wild bovine species. The classification process requires identifying the specific genus and species of the animal to ensure it does not belong in the more common cattle or buffalo subheadings. This code is important for livestock statistics and the application of specific veterinary health certificates required for non-traditional bovine imports. In the Harmonized System, the term "bovine animals" refers to animals of the subfamily Bovinae. While most international trade in this heading involves domestic cows, the 010290 code captures the biological diversity of the family. It is important to distinguish these from other ruminants like sheep or goats, which are found in headings 0104. The classification remains 010290 regardless of whether the animal is for breeding, meat production, or zoological display, as long as it does not fit the specific definitions of cattle or buffalo provided in the other subheadings of 0102.
- Covers
- Live yaks (Bos grunniens)
- Live gaurs (Bos gaurus)
- Live banteng (Bos javanicus)
- Wild bovine species not elsewhere specified
- Also under 0102.90
- 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. The most common error is classifying these animals under 010229 (Other cattle) or 010239 (Other buffalo). 010229 is strictly for animals of the species Bos taurus, while 010290 is for other species in the Bovinae subfamily. Another error is confusing wild bovines with "other live animals" in 0106; however, because they are taxonomically bovine, heading 0102 takes precedence over the general 0106 heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010290 (the code used for live bovine animals), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010290 (the code used for live bovine animals) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010290, not only live bovine animals.
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 live bovine animals
Brazil classifies live bovine animals under NCM 0102.90.00: HS 0102.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live bovine animals
What is the HS code for Live bovine animals?
The HS code for Live bovine animals is 010290 (Bovine animals; live, other than cattle and buffalo).
How do I classify Live bovine animals for customs?
Live bovine animals is classified under HS code 010290 — Bovine animals; live, other than cattle and buffalo. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a live yak?
A live yak is classified under HS code 010290 as it is a bovine animal other than cattle or buffalo.
Does 010290 include bison?
In many jurisdictions, bison are classified under 010290, though some local tariffs may have specific sub-codes for American or European bison.
Which countries are the top exporters of live bovine animals (HS 010290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010290 (the code used for live bovine animals) 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 live bovine animals (HS 010290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010290 (the code used for live bovine animals) 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.
Is the HS code for Live bovine animals the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010290 for Live bovine animals is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for live bovine animals in Brazil?
In Brazil, live bovine animals (HS 010290) is classified under NCM 0102.90.00.