Bulk Frozen Beef Semen Tank
Large-volume tank shipments of frozen bovine semen from multiple beef sires for ranch distribution. HTS 0511.10.0090 applies to bulk commercial semen shipments not specified as purebred.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bulk purebred semen
Tank lots of certified purebred semen use the specific subheading.
If imported as filled semen storage tank set
Tank with semen sold as complete AI system may classify under machinery.
If dewar only, semen imported separately
Empty cryogenic containers shift to Chapter 69 refractories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pre-notify port with tank specs and semen inventory list 72 hours prior
• Use only APHIS-approved semen storage tanks; generic dewars trigger re-export
Related Products under HTS 0511.10.00.90
Frozen Bovine Semen Straws
Individual straws of frozen bovine semen used for artificial insemination in dairy and beef cattle breeding programs. Classified under HTS 0511.10.0090 as 'other' bovine semen, distinct from certified purebred semen in 0511.10.0060, as it includes commercial-grade semen not meeting purebred standards.
Commercial Dairy Cow Semen Doses
Bulk doses of chilled or frozen semen from Holstein and Jersey bulls for large-scale dairy herd improvement. Falls under HTS 0511.10.0090 as non-purebred bovine semen intended for general agricultural use rather than elite breeding lines.
Beef Breed Bull Semen Straws
Frozen semen straws from Angus and Hereford bulls optimized for beef production traits like marbling and growth rate. HTS 0511.10.0090 covers this as standard bovine semen excluding certified purebred categories.
Sexed Bovine Semen for Heifer Breeding
Sex-sorted frozen semen with high heifer calf yield from dairy bulls, processed via flow cytometry. Remains under HTS 0511.10.0090 as 'other' bovine semen regardless of sorting technology, not qualifying as purebred.
Holstein Dairy Semen Mini-Straws
0.25ml mini-straws of frozen Holstein semen for smallholder dairy operations. As commercial non-purebred bovine semen, it fits HTS 0511.10.0090 perfectly.
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.