Female Holstein Dairy Heifer from Germany
A juvenile female Holstein breed bovine in the 90-200 kg range, intended for dairy herd replacement. Falls under HTS 0102.29.4038 due to its weight and female sex, distinguishing it from breeding stock or other categories. Commonly imported to bolster milk production operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include breed-specific identification tags or tattoos for traceability as required by USDA import protocols
• Prepare for VS 17-29 import permit application well in advance, specifying dairy replacement end-use
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete brucellosis and TB testing documentation, which can result in quarantine or refusal