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Limousin Bull Frozen Semen Units from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Pre-notify customs with semen inventory list including batch numbers and progressive motility data

• Comply with IATA packing for hazardous cryo shipments (UN 3373 biological substance)