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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purebred but under weight limit
Purebred status and weight under 320 kg route to different purebred subheading.
If considered other bovine animals not steers
Specific 'steers' definition excludes heifers/bulls in same weight/slaughter class.
If US-origin animals returning
Chapter 98 covers US goods returned, overriding Chapter 1 for origin-traced animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for VS import permit 30 days prior; specify slaughter endpoint to secure slot
• Avoid mixing with breeding stock shipments to prevent reclassification risks
• Monitor for BSE compliance; country-of-origin testing mandatory for bovines
Related Products 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.
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.