Live Bovine Animals

USDA APHIS assigns BSE risk categories to countries, and the permissible classes of live cattle that may be imported depend on a country's risk status. Countries with higher BSE risk face more restrictive import conditions, including age limits and restrictions on the type of cattle that may enter. Importers should consult current APHIS regulations and the specific country's status before arranging shipment.

Purebred breeding cattle must be registered or registerable in a recognized herdbook and imported specifically for breeding. Animals intended for feeding, slaughter, or dairy production that are not purebred breeding stock fall under 010229, which is further subdivided by sex and weight. The distinction affects both duty rates and the applicable APHIS import conditions.