Angus Breeding Heifer

A purebred female Angus heifer weighing over 320 kg, specifically imported for breeding purposes to produce high-quality beef offspring. Classified under HTS 0102.29.40.74 as a live bovine female cattle for breeding, meeting the weight and sex criteria in the tariff heading for other cattle.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0102.21.00Same rate: 17.5%

If purebred breeding animals

Purebred cattle shift to a specific subheading for breeding stock, regardless of weight, under the same chapter for higher precision.

0102.29.20Same rate: 17.5%

If under 320 kg

Weight under 320 kg moves it to a different weight-based subheading for other cattle, even if intended for breeding.

0101.90Lower: 14.5% vs 17.5%

If classified as horse rather than bovine

Misidentification of species (e.g., confusing with equine) would place it in Chapter 01 heading for horses, asses, etc.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain a USDA VS Form 17-29 import permit and veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status from the exporting country

โ€ข Verify animal weighs at least 320 kg at entry and is confirmed female for breeding via official documentation to avoid reclassification

โ€ข Comply with APHIS quarantine protocols; common pitfalls include incomplete disease testing like Johne's or BVD