Frozen Bovine Semen Straws from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA VS Form 17-29 import permit and health certificate confirming semen is from brucellosis-free and TB-accredited herds
• Declare exact quantity in doses/straws; misdeclaration can trigger re-inspection or quarantine
• Verify nitrogen shipping containers meet IATA regs for frozen biologics to avoid thawing in transit