Holstein Dairy Heifer for Slaughter from China
A young female Holstein breed bovine weighing over 320 kg, imported specifically for immediate slaughter in meat processing facilities. Classified under HTS 0102.29.4068 as a heifer intended for direct slaughter, not breeding or fattening. Meets chapter criteria for live bovine animals excluding aquatic species.
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
• Obtain USDA-approved veterinary health certificate confirming fitness for slaughter and disease-free status
• Ensure accurate weight documentation at import (over 320 kg) to avoid reclassification to lighter categories