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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed as immunesera or blood fractions
Semen with added antisera or as toxin antiserum falls under Chapter 30 for immunological products.
If in diagnostic reagent kits
Bovine semen prepared for lab diagnostics or research reagents shifts to chemical preparations in 3822.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates from exporting country confirming disease-free status and proper collection/storage
• Comply with USDA APHIS import regulations including quarantine protocols to prevent diseases like BSE
• Avoid misdeclaration as veterinary biologics; ensure packaging labels semen origin, breed, and viability date
Related Products under HTS 0511.10.00
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.