Live Angus Beef Cattle
Purebred Angus cattle raised primarily for beef production, imported as live animals for breeding or fattening. Classified under HTS 0102.90.00.00 as other live bovine animals, excluding purebred breeding animals. These animals are typically transported by truck or ship to destination farms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purebred for breeding
Purebred bovine animals imported specifically for breeding purposes are classified under 0101.21.00, excluding them from the 'other' category.
If imported specifically for fattening
Bovine animals declared for immediate fattening fall under 0102.21.00, a specific subheading within Chapter 01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a USDA VS 17-29 Import Health Certificate verifying the animals are free from contagious diseases like BSE and foot-and-mouth
• Arrange for quarantine upon arrival at approved facilities; failure to comply results in immediate destruction or re-export
• Verify eartags and RFID compliance with APHIS standards to avoid customs delays
Related Products under HTS 0102.90.00.00
Live Santa Gertrudis Steers
Heat-tolerant Santa Gertrudis steers for southern beef production, classified HTS 0102.90.00.00. Brahman-Angus composite breed.
Live Maine-Anjou Calves
Maine-Anjou calves for beef crossing programs, HTS 0102.90.00.00 other live bovine animals. French breed known for carcass merit.
Live Red Angus Cows
Red Angus cows for seedstock replacement, under HTS 0102.90.00.00. Polled beef breed imported for maternal lines.
Live Brangus Bulls
Brangus (Brahman-Angus) bulls for tropical beef herds, HTS 0102.90.00.00 other bovines. Composite breed for hybrid vigor.
Live Holstein Dairy Cows
Holstein breed cows imported live for milk production expansion on dairy farms, not purebred breeding stock. Falls under HTS 0102.90.00.00 as other live bovine animals. These high-yield dairy animals require specialized transport to maintain health.
Live Wagyu Steers
Japanese Wagyu breed steers imported live for premium beef production, classified as other bovine animals under HTS 0102.90.00.00. Known for marbled meat, these animals are transported under strict welfare conditions.