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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

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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