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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If registered purebred
Registered Wagyu breeding animals qualify for purebred subheadings like 0101.29.
If US-origin animals returning
US-exported bovines returning after exhibition fall under Chapter 98 provisions.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin country veterinary certificates confirming no exposure to banned diseases like mad cow
• Budget for extended quarantine periods for high-risk origin countries
• Document age and weight accurately to match import declarations and avoid reclassification
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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 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.
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.