Limousin Breeding Bull from China
Limousin breed bull weighing more than 320 kg, imported solely for breeding to introduce lean meat traits into herds. Falls under HTS 0102.29.4072 as other male breeding cattle over the weight limit, per Chapter 1 definitions excluding aquatic animals.
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
• Verify country-specific import bans or quotas for bovine semen carriers or breeding stock
• Label shipments clearly as 'breeding males' with weight certifications to avoid inspection disputes