Deer Semen for Breeding from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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