Holstein Dairy Cattle Embryos from Germany
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.
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
• 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