Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Embryos from Japan
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 — 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-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