Bovine Semen Straws from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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