Cull Dairy Heifers for Slaughter from China
Young female Holstein or Jersey heifers culled from dairy herds and imported expressly for immediate slaughter. Classified under HTS 0101.90.30.00 as they are not suitable for milk production or breeding, destined directly for meat processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include exporter's declaration specifying 'for immediate slaughter' to meet HTS criteria
• Comply with APHIS quarantine protocols for ruminants entering the US
• Watch for pitfalls in age verification; heifers over certain weights may face scrutiny