Bovine Semen Straws from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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