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Steers

Live bovine animals: > Cattle: > Other: > Other > Weighing 320 kg or more each: > For immediate slaughter: > Steers

Duty Rate (from China)

20%
MFN Base RateFree
9903.05.31+12.5%

Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

9903.88.15+7.5%

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)

Total Effective Rate20%

What changed

Since July 8, 2026, for imports from China

  • •Section 301 Forced Labor — China (9903.05.31) now applies: +12.5%
  • •Section 122 — General (9903.03.01) no longer applies (was +10%)
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Products classified under HTS 0102.29.40.62

Angus Steer for Slaughter

A purebred Black Angus steer weighing over 320 kg, imported live specifically for immediate slaughter at processing facilities. Classified under HTS 0102.29.40.62 as a bovine animal in the 'steers' subcategory meeting weight and end-use criteria per Chapter 1 notes excluding fish and certain cultures.

Hereford Steer for Processing

A registered Hereford steer exceeding 320 kg, destined directly for meat processing upon import. Fits HTS 0102.29.40.62 as 'other' cattle, steers, over weight limit, explicitly for immediate slaughter per tariff hierarchy.

Charolais Steer for Meatpacking

Large Charolais breed steer over 320 kg imported live for direct entry into meatpacking plants. Meets precise criteria of HTS 0102.29.40.62: other cattle, steers, heavy weight, immediate slaughter designation.

Limousin Steer for Abattoir

French Limousin steer weighing 350+ kg, shipped live for immediate abattoir processing. Classified as HTS 0102.29.40.62 steer per hierarchy: bovine > cattle > other > 320kg+ > slaughter.

Simmental Steer for Butcher

Dual-purpose Simmental steer over 320 kg imported expressly for butcher facilities. HTS 0102.29.40.62 applies to these 'other' slaughter-bound steers per official chapter exclusions.

Holstein Steer Cull for Slaughter

Cull Holstein dairy steer exceeding 320 kg weight, imported live for prompt slaughter. Fits HTS 0102.29.40.62: non-purebred 'other' cattle, steers category with slaughter purpose.