Brown Swiss Dairy Cow from China

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.

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

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