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Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle Embryos

High-quality Brown Swiss dairy cattle embryos stored in liquid nitrogen for export to breeding operations. Fits HTS 0511.99.40.24 as dairy cattle embryos under 'other' animal products NESOI, unfit for human food use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+37.5%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+60.0%61.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3001.20.00.00Higher: 100% vs 38.6%

If for industrial vaccine production

If destined for commercial vaccine use rather than breeding, may classify under antisera extracts.

0511.99Same rate: 38.6%

If equine embryos instead

Different animal category within 0511.99; dairy cattle specific to .40.24.

8419.89.95Higher: 41.7% vs 38.6%

If imported as part of embryo freezing equipment set

If bundled with machinery components for lab use, principal article shifts to Chapter 84.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use IATA-compliant shipping containers for frozen embryos to maintain -196°C temperature

• Include embryologist certification on flushing technique to satisfy import inspectors