Hereford Steer for Processing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Pre-arrange slaughter facility acceptance with APHIS; proof required to confirm 'immediate slaughter' status
• Use bonded carriers for direct transport from port to abattoir to prevent diversion penalties
• Label animals with RFID tags matching export pedigree for traceability compliance