Angus Breeding Heifer from China
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.
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 a USDA VS Form 17-29 import permit and veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status from the exporting country
• Verify animal weighs at least 320 kg at entry and is confirmed female for breeding via official documentation to avoid reclassification
• Comply with APHIS quarantine protocols; common pitfalls include incomplete disease testing like Johne's or BVD