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Deer Semen for Breeding

Frozen deer semen used in captive cervid breeding programs for venison or antler farms. Falls under HTS 0511.99.40.40 as other animal semen, excluded from hides or edible Chapter 1 products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+35.0%36.1%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0106Lower: 10% vs 36.1%

If live animals accompany semen in breeding sets

Live animals dominate classification over semen in sets per GRI 3.

0511.99Same rate: 36.1%

If not specifically semen but other cervid products

Broad other animal products if processing alters semen nature.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain USFWS permits for cervidae semen due to CWD (chronic wasting disease) risks

• Label with species (e.g

• fallow deer) and farm origin for traceability

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