Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Embryos from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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