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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

Bovine Semen Straws from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0511.99.40.40