Angus Breeding Bull from China
A purebred Black Angus bull weighing over 320 kg, specifically imported for breeding purposes to improve herd genetics in beef production. It falls under HTS 0102.29.4072 as a male bovine for breeding, excluding animals for slaughter or other uses. This classification applies to live cattle meeting the weight and breeding criteria in Chapter 1.
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 a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate confirming breeding status and disease-free condition prior to shipment
• Ensure accurate weight documentation at export to verify over 320 kg; underweight animals shift to other subheadings
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as non-breeding stock, which could trigger reclassification and penalties