Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Embryos from China
Ayrshire breed embryos for enhancing milk fat content in dairy herds via embryo transfer technology. Classified in HTS 0511.99.40.24 for dairy cattle embryos as dead animal products per Chapter 1 exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pre-clear with state veterinarian for destination farm quarantine protocols
• Label shipments clearly as 'embryos unfit for human consumption' to match HTS description
• Watch for duty drawbacks if embryos fail viability testing post-import