Frozen Cattle Embryos for Breeding
Frozen cattle embryos derived from high-quality dairy or beef breeds, used for artificial insemination in livestock breeding programs. Classified under HTS 0511.99.40.28 as other cattle embryos not specified elsewhere, unfit for human consumption per chapter notes. These are dead animal products handled in veterinary contexts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not explicitly 'other cattle' subcategory
Broader heading for cattle embryos; subheading 0511.99.40.28 is specific, but general 0511.99.4000 applies if details don't match narrow criteria.
If processed for veterinary diagnostic use
Embryos prepared as sera or toxins for vet diagnostics shift to Chapter 30 pharmaceuticals, excluding raw animal products.
If in culture medium for lab research
Diagnostic reagents containing animal embryos fall under lab reagents, not raw animal products of Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary import permit and health certificates from origin country; ensure embryos are frozen and declared unfit for human consumption
• Comply with USDA APHIS regulations for animal germplasm
• Pitfall: Failing to specify breed or purpose can lead to reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0511.99.40.28
Vitrified Beef Cattle Embryos
Vitrified (flash-frozen) embryos from Angus beef cattle, preserved for transfer to surrogate cows in commercial ranching. Falls under HTS 0511.99.40.28 as other cattle embryos, distinct from live animals and unfit for consumption. Chapter notes confirm exclusion from edible products.
Holstein Dairy Cattle Embryos Frozen
Cryopreserved embryos from Holstein dairy cows, intended for expanding milk production herds via embryo transfer technology. HTS 0511.99.40.28 covers these as other cattle embryos, aligning with chapter exclusions for non-edible animal products.
Bovine IVF Embryos Grade 1
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.
Charolais Beef Embryos Cryopreserved
Cryopreserved embryos from Charolais beef cattle breed, used by ranchers for genetic dissemination. HTS 0511.99.40.28 applies to these other cattle embryos as dead animal products NESOI.
Simmental Cattle Embryos for Export
High-grade frozen Simmental cattle embryos for crossbreeding in meat production. Under 0511.99.40.28 as specified other cattle embryos, excluded from hides or textiles per chapter notes.
Frozen Angus Embryo Straws
Embryos from Angus cattle packaged in 0.25ml straws, frozen for bulk import by breeding operations. Fits HTS 0511.99.40.28 for other cattle embryos as non-edible animal NESOI.