Purebred Holstein Bull from China
A male purebred Holstein bull certified for dairy breeding purposes, used to improve milk production genetics in dairy herds. It falls under HTS 0102.21.0010 as a purebred breeding male dairy bovine animal. These animals are valued for their high genetic merit in pedigree registries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate from the exporting country confirming purebred status and disease-free condition per USDA APHIS requirements
• Provide pedigree registration documents from recognized breed associations to verify purebred breeding eligibility
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete import permits by applying for VS Form 17-29 well in advance through APHIS ePermits