Live Dairy Goat (Saanen Breed) from China
Live Saanen goats, a Swiss dairy breed known for high milk production, imported primarily for milk production on farms. Falls under HTS 0104.20.00.00 as live goats, distinct from fish or microbial cultures excluded in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify Brucellosis and Tuberculosis testing in the health certificate; apply for VS Form 17-29 import permit
• Pitfall: Failing to notify APHIS 72 hours prior to arrival causes quarantine issues
• Use bonded carriers for transport