Live Swine Weighing 50 kg or More, Non-Purebred Breeding (Excluding Immediate Slaughter)

Purebred breeding swine must be registered or registerable with a recognized breed association; non-purebred (commercial) breeding animals lack this pedigree documentation and are classified under this separate 10-digit code.

Yes. In addition to standard APHIS import permits and health certificates, breeding swine may be subject to additional disease testing requirements and quarantine periods depending on the country of origin.

Reclassification after entry is generally not permitted; the intended use at the time of importation determines the classification, and any misrepresentation of intended use can result in customs penalties.