Charolais Steer for Meatpacking from Canada
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.
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
• 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