0102.21.00 - Purebred breeding animals

This category encompasses live bovine animals specifically identified as purebred breeding animals. To qualify for this classification, the animals must be eligible for registration in a recognized herd book or pedigree registry. The primary purpose of these animals is for selective breeding to improve herd genetics, whether for dairy or beef production. Documentation proving their purebred status and suitability for breeding is paramount for accurate classification under this heading.

Distinguishing this classification from its sibling, 0102.29 (Other), is crucial. While 0102.29 covers all other live cattle not fitting the purebred breeding criteria, including those for slaughter or general herd purposes, 0102.21.00 is exclusively for animals with documented pedigree that are intended for breeding. The absence of official registration or a declared breeding purpose would necessitate classification under the "Other" category.

Within this category, further subdivisions are made to distinguish between dairy and other types of purebred breeding animals. The "Dairy" subcategory applies to purebred cattle specifically intended for breeding within dairy herds, focusing on traits such as milk production and udder conformation. The "Other" subcategory encompasses purebred breeding animals not primarily designated for dairy production, which would typically include those intended for beef breeding, focusing on traits like meat yield and conformation.