Bovine IVF Embryos Grade 1 from Japan
In-vitro fertilized (IVF) cattle embryos graded 1 for quality, frozen in straws for international livestock improvement programs. Classified in 0511.99.40.28 as other cattle embryos per hierarchy, unfit for human use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include IVF lab protocols and viability testing docs; label as 'not for human consumption'
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'parts' which could go to 0511.99.90