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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from beef cattle breeds
Same subheading for cattle embryos but excludes specific dairy designation; applies to non-dairy breeds like Angus.
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.
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
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Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Embryos
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.
Guernsey Dairy Cattle Embryos
Premium Guernsey dairy embryos selected for butterfat-rich milk production in specialized herds. HTS 0511.99.40.24 applies to these as other dairy cattle embryos, NESOI from edible or live animal categories.
Composite Dairy Cattle Embryos
Embryos from crossbred composite dairy lines combining multiple high-yield breeds. Covered by HTS 0511.99.40.24 for dairy cattle embryos in the 'other' category of animal products.
High Genomic Dairy Embryos
Genomically selected dairy cattle embryos with superior EBV rankings for traits like milk yield. HTS 0511.99.40.24 for these elite dairy embryos as unfit animal products.
Organic Dairy Cattle Embryos
Embryos from certified organic dairy cows, free of synthetic hormones or antibiotics. Still HTS 0511.99.40.24 as dairy cattle embryos NESOI.
Jersey Dairy Cattle Embryos
Cryopreserved Jersey breed cattle embryos for transferring superior genetics in dairy herd improvement. HTS 0511.99.40.24 covers dairy cattle embryos as other animal products unfit for human consumption. Excluded from live animals or edible products per chapter notes.