Holstein Dairy Cow from Canada
The Holstein dairy cow is a black-and-white breed renowned for its high milk production, typically yielding over 20,000 pounds annually. It falls under HTS 0102.29.20 as it is specifically imported for dairy farming purposes, not for breeding or slaughter. These cows are selected for their genetic traits optimized for commercial milk production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
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Import Tips
• Obtain a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate confirming the cow's disease-free status and dairy-specific importation
• Provide documentation proving the cows are intended solely for dairy production, such as contracts with dairy farms, to meet 'imported specially for dairy purposes' criteria
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete quarantine compliance at USDA facilities, which can delay entry by weeks