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U.S. imports of live purebred breeding cattle (HS 010221) totaled $680K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Live Purebred Breeding Cattle imports of $680K in April 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $498K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPurebred breeding cattle represent a high-value segment of live bovine trade, imported primarily to improve domestic herd genetics in both dairy and beef sectors. The US tariff schedule segments this heading into four 10-digit lines distinguishing dairy versus non-dairy animals and male versus female, with lines 0102210010 and 0102210020 covering dairy breeding stock and 0102210030 and 0102210050 covering non-dairy beef breeds. All live cattle imports require USDA APHIS import permits, health certificates, and may be subject to country-specific disease restrictions, particularly regarding foot-and-mouth disease status.
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The dairy versus non-dairy distinction reflects different commercial end uses — dairy breeding animals are imported to improve milk production traits, while non-dairy (beef) breeding animals are imported for growth and carcass characteristics. The separation allows trade statistics to track genetic improvement flows in each sector independently.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) status is the primary restriction: APHIS prohibits or restricts imports from countries or regions with active FMD. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk classification also affects eligibility. Importers must verify that the exporting country is on APHIS's approved list before arranging shipment.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $680K | $3.2M | +$2.6M |
| MEXICO | -- | $707K | +$707K |
| INDIA | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $30K | +$30K |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $25K | +$25K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0102210020 | CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, DAIRY | $335K | -- |
| 0102210050 | CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, EXC DAIRY | $174K | -- |
| 0102210030 | CATTLE, PUREBRED BREEDING, MALE, LIVE, EXC DAIRY | $161K | -- |
| 0102210010 | CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING MALE, DAIRY | $10K | -- |
CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, DAIRY
CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, EXC DAIRY
CATTLE, PUREBRED BREEDING, MALE, LIVE, EXC DAIRY
CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING MALE, DAIRY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0102210050 | CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, EXC DAIRY | $3.5M |
| 0102210020 | CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, DAIRY | $398K |
| 0102210010 | CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING MALE, DAIRY | $96K |
| 0102210030 | CATTLE, PUREBRED BREEDING, MALE, LIVE, EXC DAIRY | $95K |
CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, EXC DAIRY
1.3K no
CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE, DAIRY
155 no
CATTLE, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING MALE, DAIRY
67 no
CATTLE, PUREBRED BREEDING, MALE, LIVE, EXC DAIRY
61 no
CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010229
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
PRIMATES, LIVE
HS 010611
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $90K | $1.3M | +$1.2M |
| South Dakota | $20K | $512K | +$492K |
| Wisconsin | $134K | $294K | +$160K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| PEMBINA, ND | -- | $909K | +$909K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $9K | $499K | +$491K |