Angus Beef Semen for Export
Frozen Angus bull semen packaged for international export markets, standard commercial quality. Covered by HTS 0511.10.0090 excluding purebred certification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Certified Angus Beef program semen
CAB fullblood semen qualifies as purebred.
If horse semen instead of bovine
Equine semen for mare AI uses separate animal category.
If semen-derived growth factors
Purified extracts for veterinary biologics go to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CAB-licensed but non-registered semen stays in 'other'; document licensing clearly
• Triple-bag straws per IATA; single failures cause entire lot quarantine
• Calculate duties on CIF value including freight—common undervaluation issue
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