Frozen Bovine Semen for Dairy Cattle

Frozen semen collected from high-quality dairy bulls such as Holstein or Jersey breeds, used for artificial insemination in dairy farming. It falls under HTS 0511.10.00.10 as bovine semen specifically for dairy production, classified within Chapter 5 as animal products not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0511.99.40Higher: 36.1% vs 35%

If from beef breeds like Angus

Semen from beef cattle falls under other bovine semen, not dairy-specific subheading.

3002Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into veterinary insemination kits

Immunological products for veterinary use in sets change classification to Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 10% vs 35%

If diluted with biological media for lab use

Diagnostic or lab reagents containing animal semen shift to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a veterinary import permit and health certificate from the exporting country confirming disease-free status

Comply with USDA APHIS regulations for semen imports, including quarantine protocols if required

Avoid misclassification by specifying dairy breed origin to prevent shifts to general bovine semen codes