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