U.S. imports of live cattle (other than purebred breeding) (HS 010229) totaled $151.1M in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNon-purebred live cattle — the largest-volume live bovine trade flow into the US — are classified across an extensive set of 10-digit lines that segment animals by sex, weight bracket, and intended use (immediate slaughter vs. feeding/breeding). Canada and Mexico together account for virtually all US imports under this heading, with feeder cattle from Mexico and a mix of feeder and slaughter cattle from Canada representing the dominant commercial flows. USDA APHIS governs admissibility, and weight-based classification (e.g., under 90 kg, 90–200 kg, 200–320 kg, 320 kg and above) means accurate live-weight documentation at the border is essential to avoid misclassification. The immediate-slaughter lines (steers, bulls, cows, heifers at or above 320 kg) carry distinct regulatory handling compared to cattle imported for feeding.
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CBP and APHIS typically require certified weight documentation from the exporting country, and animals may be weighed at the port of entry. When a single shipment contains animals falling into different weight brackets, each group must be declared and classified separately under the applicable 10-digit line. Accurate pre-shipment sorting and documentation help avoid delays and potential reclassification penalties.
The immediate-slaughter lines (covering steers, bulls, cows, and heifers at or above 320 kg) apply to animals certified as destined for slaughter within a short period after entry. This designation can affect APHIS permit conditions, movement restrictions post-entry, and duty treatment. Cattle imported under an immediate-slaughter designation that are subsequently diverted to feeding or breeding may be subject to additional duties and regulatory consequences.
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Monthly import values over time
Imports
$151.1M
from 1 country · YTD: $563.2M
Exports
$70.8M
Deficit of $80.3M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $80.3M (net importer)
YTD: $563.2M imported (April 2026)
1.7K shipments/month
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
BUFFALO, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010239
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
MAMMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010619
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