Bovine Semen Straws
Frozen straws containing bovine semen used for artificial insemination in cattle breeding programs. This product falls under HTS 0511.99.40.40 as 'other animal semen' from non-human species, specifically categorized for equine or bovine sources in agricultural applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into veterinary insemination kits with diluents or antibiotics
Kits combining semen with immunochemical substances for animal use shift to Chapter 30 for sera and vaccines.
If extended or diluted with certified biological media for storage
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents including modified biological products may classify under prepared animal substances.
If equine-specific semen
Subheading 0511.99.0040 explicitly covers equine semen, differentiating from 'other' animal semen in 0511.99.40.40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates from the exporting country confirming disease-free status and proper collection
• Ensure insulated, temperature-controlled packaging to maintain semen viability during transit; declare exact storage conditions
• Avoid misclassification as human reproductive material; provide lab analysis proving animal origin to prevent FDA scrutiny
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Porcine Semen Doses
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Ovine Semen Straws
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Buffalo Semen Straws
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Deer Semen for Breeding
Frozen deer semen used in captive cervid breeding programs for venison or antler farms. Falls under HTS 0511.99.40.40 as other animal semen, excluded from hides or edible Chapter 1 products.