Brown Swiss Dairy Cow

Brown Swiss cow over 90 kg, known for longevity and milk quality, imported exclusively for dairy production in U.S. herds. HTS 0102.29.20.12 applies as it matches criteria for dairy-purpose cows exceeding weight limit. Valued for protein-rich milk in cheese making.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0102.21.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for breeding purebred animals

Breeding-focused Brown Swiss cows classify under purebred bovine headings, distinct from production dairy imports.

0102.29Same rate: 17.5%

If other bovine animals not for dairy

Non-dairy purpose cows over 90kg go to residual 'other' bovine categories.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If principally for breeding stock

Animals imported mainly as breeding stock, even dairy breeds, use heading 0106 separate from Chapter 01 production animals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide official export certificate verifying freedom from contagious diseases like BSE; use bonded carrier for transport

Common issue: Lack of proof of dairy purpose leading to meat cattle classification