Holstein Dairy Cattle Embryos

Frozen embryos extracted from Holstein dairy cows, used for artificial insemination in selective breeding programs to produce high-milk-yield cattle. Classified under HTS 0511.99.40.24 as dairy cattle embryos, which are dead animal products unfit for human consumption from Chapter 1. They fall into 'other' categories within heading 0511 for animal products not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+35.0%36.1%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

0511.99.40Same rate: 36.1%

If from beef cattle breeds

Same subheading for cattle embryos but excludes specific dairy designation; applies to non-dairy breeds like Angus.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 36.1%

If processed into veterinary reproductive media

If embryos are in a liquid medium or further prepared for insemination, they shift to Chapter 30 as antisera or biological products.

0511.99Same rate: 36.1%

If sold as a set with freezing media or straws for retail

Bulk unprocessed embryos stay in 0511.99.40, but sets packaged for direct lab use may fall under 'other' NESOI in 0511.99.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming embryo viability and disease-free status from origin country

Comply with USDA APHIS import permit requirements for animal embryos to prevent disease introduction

Avoid misclassification as live embryos; these are unfit for direct implantation without lab processing