Commercial Beef Cows 350kg+ for Slaughter
Generic commercial beef breed cows averaging 350 kg each, imported for direct slaughter. Meets all criteria of HTS 0102.29.4066: other cattle, cows, 320+ kg, immediate slaughter designation. Aligns with Chapter exclusions for non-slaughter animals.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed breed with purebred documentation
Partial purebred status uses separate purebred other cattle for slaughter subheadings.
If shipment includes mixed weights under 320 kg
Blended shipments may require separate classification for lighter slaughter cows.
If US goods returned after repair/abroad
Special chapter for US-exported animals returning applies over standard live bovine rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Use electronic manifest with individual animal IDs and weights
โข Pre-clear with CBP agriculture specialists for slaughter lane processing
โข Monitor for brucellosis testing requirements by origin
Related Products under HTS 0102.29.40.66
Dairy Holstein Cows for Slaughter
Purebred Holstein dairy cows weighing over 320 kg, destined for immediate slaughter upon import. Classified under HTS 0102.29.4066 as live bovine cows meeting the weight and slaughter criteria in Chapter 1. Excludes animals for breeding or fattening.
Beef Angus Cows for Slaughter
Black Angus beef cows exceeding 320 kg, imported specifically for direct processing at slaughterhouses. Fits HTS 0102.29.4066 for non-purebred cows over weight limit designated for immediate kill. Chapter notes exclude breeding stock.
Cull Dairy Cows Over 320kg for Slaughter
Aged or non-productive dairy cull cows weighing 320 kg or more, imported for prompt slaughter. HTS 0102.29.4066 applies to these other cattle cows explicitly for immediate slaughter per hierarchy. Not suitable for milk production or breeding.
Hereford Beef Cows for Immediate Slaughter
Hereford breed beef cows at 320+ kg imported directly to abattoirs for slaughter. Classified precisely under 0102.29.4066 as other cows for immediate slaughter in the bovine cattle hierarchy. Excludes any fattening or breeding use.
Spent Jersey Dairy Cows for Slaughter
Jersey dairy cows past productive life, over 320 kg, for immediate slaughter importation. HTS 0102.29.4066 covers these as other weighing 320+ kg cows explicitly for slaughter per Chapter 1 notes. No breeding or dairy continuation.