Bovine Semen Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $2.9M from 8 Countries

HS 051110

Bovine Semen

U.S. imports of bovine semen (HS 051110) totaled $2.9M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Bovine semen for artificial insemination is a high-value biological commodity subdivided in the US schedule into dairy semen (0511100010) and other bovine semen (0511100090), reflecting the distinct genetic markets for dairy and beef breed improvement. Canada and France are the leading US suppliers, with Denmark and the Netherlands also significant — a pattern driven by the global reputation of Holstein and other European dairy breeds. USDA APHIS regulates the import of bovine semen under strict disease-exclusion protocols, including requirements for approved collection centers and health certification from the country of origin.

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Exports

$24.6M

Imports

$2.9M

from 8 countries · YTD: $11.7M

Surplus of $21.7M (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $21.7M (net exporter)

YTD: $11.7M imported (April 2026)

23 shipments/month

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DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI

HS 051199

$48.5M

PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI

HS 051191

$6.0M

ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS

HS 050400

$4.4M

POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI

HS 050690

$2.6M

DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES

HS 050510

$2.5M

AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM ETC; GLANDS ETC FOR PHARMACY

HS 051000

$1.6M

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What USDA APHIS requirements must be met before bovine semen can enter the United States?

APHIS requires that imported bovine semen originate from an APHIS-approved semen collection center, that the donor bulls meet health testing standards for diseases such as brucellosis and tuberculosis, and that the shipment be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate. APHIS maintains a list of approved foreign establishments, and semen from non-approved centers is not admissible. Requirements can vary by country based on disease status.

Why does the US tariff schedule distinguish between dairy and non-dairy bovine semen?

The split between dairy semen (0511100010) and other bovine semen (0511100090) reflects the commercially distinct markets for dairy breed genetics versus beef breed genetics. Dairy semen — predominantly from Holstein, Jersey, and similar breeds — commands different pricing and trade volumes than beef breed semen. The distinction also allows trade statistics to track genetic improvement trends in each sector separately.

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