Female Holstein Dairy Heifer from China
A female Holstein heifer in the 200-320 kg range, intended for future dairy production. Classified under HTS 0102.29.4058 due to its weight and non-purebred breeding status as other female cattle. These are commonly imported to replenish dairy herds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS VS 17-29 import permit and ensure TB/brucellosis testing; provide proof of negative tests
• Label animals clearly with RFID tags for traceability
• Avoid pitfall: failing to declare intended use, which could trigger end-use verification