Frozen Cattle Embryos for Breeding from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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