Charolais Steer for Meatpacking from Germany
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 — 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
• 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