0102.29.20 - Cows imported specially for dairy purposes

This HTS code, 0102.29.20, specifically covers live bovine animals, classified as cattle, that are imported with the express purpose of dairy production. This designation is critical for customs purposes, as it distinguishes these animals from other categories of cattle based on their intended use in the agricultural sector.

It is important to note that this subcategory differentiates itself from its sibling category, 0102.29.40, which is designated for "Other" cattle. While both fall under the broader classification of cattle, 0102.29.20 is exclusively for dairy-intended animals, implying specific breeding, health, and potentially age characteristics that align with milk production.

Further classification within this category is determined by the weight of the individual animals. The subcategories 0102.29.20.11 and 0102.29.20.12 provide distinct classifications for animals weighing less than 90 kg each and those weighing 90 kg or more each, respectively. This weight distinction likely relates to developmental stages relevant to dairy farming, such as younger breeding stock versus more mature milk-producing cows.