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

10%

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

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

Holstein Dairy Cow from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0102.29.20