Jersey Dairy Cow from China
A Jersey breed cow weighing more than 90 kg, specialized for efficient milk production with high butterfat content, imported for dairy herds. Falls under HTS 0102.29.20.12 due to its designation for dairy purposes and meeting weight criteria. Ideal for smaller dairy operations focusing on quality milk.
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
• Secure APHIS VS 17-29 import health certificate specifying dairy use; arrange pre-arrival quarantine if from non-approved regions
• Pitfall: Weight discrepancies at port can trigger lighter animal classification and higher duties