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U.S. exports of bovine semen (HS 051110) totaled $22.6M in July 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBovine semen — split in the US schedule between dairy (0511100010) and non-dairy/beef breeds (0511100090) — is a high-value biological input central to commercial cattle genetics programs. Canada is the dominant supplier, with France, Denmark, and the Netherlands also among the top sources, reflecting the global reputation of European dairy breeds such as Holstein, Normande, and Dutch Friesian. USDA APHIS regulates the importation of bovine semen under strict disease-prevention protocols, including requirements for collection at APHIS-approved centers, testing for specific pathogens, and storage and transport in certified containers. The dairy/non-dairy split at the 10-digit level matters for statistical and classification purposes, and importers should ensure the semen's breed documentation aligns with the declared line.
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APHIS requires that imported bovine semen be collected at a foreign semen collection center approved by both the exporting country's competent authority and APHIS. The semen must be tested for specific diseases (including bovine brucellosis and tuberculosis-related conditions), stored in APHIS-approved containers, and accompanied by a health certificate issued by the exporting country's official veterinarian. Importers must file an APHIS VS permit application in advance; semen arriving without proper permits is subject to refusal or destruction.
The distinction between dairy semen (0511100010) and non-dairy/beef semen (0511100090) is primarily for statistical tracking of genetic material flows into the US cattle industry rather than for differential duty treatment. However, accurate classification is still required on entry documentation, and the breed or intended use should be supported by the seller's documentation — particularly important when importing multi-breed straws from a single collection center.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 0511
Subheading 051110 · $2.7M of $67.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0511100010 | Bovine Semen, Dairy | $2.6M | 0.06% | 0.58% | $2K |
| 0511100090 | Bovine Semen, NESOI | $35K | 6.54% | 65.39% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0511100000 | Bovine Semen | $22.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$2.7MYoY · Pro
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$22.6MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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98.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.14%.