Bovine semen
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption: > Bovine semen
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0511.10.00
Frozen Bovine Semen Straws
Individual straws of cryopreserved semen collected from high-quality beef cattle breeds like Angus, used for artificial insemination in dairy and beef farming. Classified under HTS 0511.10.00 as bovine semen, an animal product not elsewhere specified, prepared for agricultural reproduction. It is frozen to maintain viability during international transport.
Dairy Holstein Bull Semen Doses
Cryopreserved semen doses from elite Holstein bulls, packaged in 0.25ml straws for dairy cow insemination to improve milk production genetics. Falls under HTS 0511.10.00 as unprocessed bovine semen for reproductive use. Excludes any medicinal additives.
Angus Beef Cattle Semen Straws
Frozen semen straws from registered Angus bulls, selected for marbling and growth traits in beef production. HTS 0511.10.00 covers this as pure bovine semen unfit for human consumption but vital for livestock breeding. Imported in bulk for ranch AI programs.
Charolais Bull Semen for Export
Bulk export packs of Charolais bull semen in French mini-straws, optimized for continental beef production. Fits HTS 0511.10.00 as straightforward bovine semen without further processing. Essential for international herd improvement.
Limousin Bull Frozen Semen Units
Cryogenic semen units from Limousin beef bulls, used for crossbreeding to enhance carcass quality. Directly classified in HTS 0511.10.00 as bovine semen, a raw animal reproductive product. Packaged for long-distance import to breeding operations.
Simmental Dairy-Beef Semen Straws
High-fertility frozen straws of Simmental bull semen for dual-purpose cattle breeding. HTS 0511.10.00 applies to this unadulterated bovine reproductive material. Used globally for genetic diversification in herds.
Hereford Purebred Semen Doses
Purebred Hereford bull semen doses, frozen for preserving traditional beef traits like docility. Under HTS 0511.10.00 as bovine semen, distinct from other animal products or medicaments. Imported by seedstock producers.