Dairy Holstein Cows for Slaughter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA veterinary health certificate confirming fitness for slaughter only; no breeding pedigrees needed
• Ensure transport complies with APHIS live animal import protocols to avoid quarantine
• Declare exact weight at entry to confirm 320kg+ classification