Purebred Holstein Dairy Heifer from China

A young female purebred Holstein cow intended for dairy breeding purposes. Classified under HTS 0102.21.0020 as a purebred breeding female dairy bovine animal, meeting pedigree certification requirements for genetic purity. Used primarily to produce milk and improve herd genetics.

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

Obtain USDA-approved veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status and purebred pedigree from registered breeder

Verify animal's age, sex, and breeding purpose; females over 6 months must have official pedigree certificate

Prepare for CBP inspection at port of entry; common pitfalls include incomplete vaccination records or missing import permits