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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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