Holstein Dairy Cow from China
A mature Holstein cow bred specifically for high milk production, weighing over 90 kg, imported for dairy farming operations. Classified under HTS 0102.29.20.12 as a cow imported specially for dairy purposes meeting the weight threshold. These animals are purebred or high-grade dairy cattle essential for commercial milk production.
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 dairy purpose; ensure import permit from APHIS prior to shipment
• Verify animal weighs at least 90 kg at entry to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: incomplete quarantine documentation leading to delays