Live Suffolk Sheep from China
Suffolk sheep are a popular meat breed known for their fast growth and high-quality lamb production. This HTS code 0104.10.00.00 covers live sheep of any breed imported for breeding, slaughter, or other purposes, excluding aquatic animals or specific chapter exclusions. They are distinct from goats, which fall under a separate subheading.
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 veterinary health certificate from the exporting country confirming disease-free status; USDA import permit required prior to shipment
• Declare intended use (breeding/slaughter) accurately to avoid reclassification
• Ensure compliance with APHIS quarantine protocols upon arrival