Animals, domesticated, straying across the boundary line into any foreign country, or driven across such boundary line by the owner for temporary pasturage purpose only, together with their offspring; all the foregoing if brought back to the United States within 8 months
Animals, domesticated, straying across the boundary line into any foreign country, or driven across such boundary line by the owner for temporary pasturage purpose only, together with their offspring; all the foregoing if brought back to the United States within 8 months
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9801.00.90.00
Beef Cattle Herd for Temporary Pasturage
A herd of Angus beef cattle driven across the U.S.-Canada border by the owner for temporary pasturage on available grazing land during seasonal shortages. Returned to the United States within 8 months along with any newborn calves produced during the period. Classified under HTS 9801.00.90.00 as domesticated animals specifically returned after temporary cross-border pasturage.
Dairy Holstein Cows Temporary Grazing
Holstein dairy cows driven by owner from Montana to Alberta, Canada for temporary summer pasturage due to drought conditions in home pastures. Calves born during the 6-month stay return with the herd to U.S. soil. HTS 9801.00.90.00 covers domesticated animals returned within 8 months after owner-driven temporary pasturage.
Sheep Flock for Seasonal Pasture
Rambouillet sheep flock driven across Texas-Mexico border for temporary winter pasturage on leased Mexican ranchland. Lambs born during 5-month period return with ewes to U.S. operations. Qualifies under 9801.00.90.00 for duty-free reimportation of straying/domesticated animals with offspring within 8 months.
Angus Breeding Bulls Temporary Pasture
Registered Angus bulls trailered by owner from North Dakota to Saskatchewan for 4-month temporary pasturage during calving season. No offspring produced but qualifies under 9801.00.90.00 as domesticated animals driven across border for temporary grazing and returned timely.
Horse Remuda for Summer Grazing
Working Quarter Horse remuda driven from Wyoming to Alberta for temporary summer pasturage on ranch lease. Foals born during 7-month stay return with mares. HTS 9801.00.90.00 provides duty-free entry for such domesticated equine returns within time limit.
Goat Herd for Winter Pasture
Boer goat herd trailered from Arizona to Sonora, Mexico for temporary winter pasturage avoiding U.S. freeze. Kids born abroad return with does within 6 months. Classified under 9801.00.90.00 as owner-driven domesticated animals for temporary grazing.
Llama Pack String Temporary Pasture
Llama pack string driven from Colorado to British Columbia for temporary high-country pasturage. No offspring but qualifies under 9801.00.90.00 for domesticated animals returned within 8 months after owner-driven border crossing.