What are the requirements for importing animal bones?
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HS-4 · Heading
0506 — Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products
Chapter 05: Products of animal origin
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0506 when importing unworked bones and horn-cores, such as animal bones treated with acid or simply prepared products. For example, if you are shipping defatted animal bones for use in gelatin production, this heading applies.
When determining the correct subheading, consider HS-6 050610 for ossein and bones specifically treated with acid. If your product is not acid-treated but falls under the general category of unworked or simply prepared bones, then HS-6 050690 is the appropriate choice.
If your shipment includes waste or powder from these animal products, you will still use HS-6 050690. This subheading covers items that are not specifically classified under the first subheading and includes a broader range of unworked and simply prepared materials.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 0506 · animal bones import · horn-cores · ossein · acid-treated bones · unworked animal products · defatted bones · gelatin production · animal product waste · HS-6 050610 · HS-6 050690
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Unworked animal bones for crafting or industrial use
- Ossein derived from animal bones treated with acid
- Defatted horn-cores prepared for further processing
- Powdered animal bones for use in dietary supplements
- Waste products from the processing of animal bones
- Simply prepared bones intended for animal feed
Common questions
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How to classify ossein under HS codes?
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What is the difference between HS-6 050610 and 050690?
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Are treated animal products subject to special regulations?
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What types of animal products fall under HS-4 0506?
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How to determine if my product is simply prepared or treated?
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Related topics
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importing unworked animal bones and horn-cores
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classification of acid-treated animal products
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difference between ossein and simply prepared bones
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requirements for shipping animal product waste
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using HS-6 050690 for powdered animal bones
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understanding HS codes for animal products
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how to classify defatted horn-cores
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shipping guidelines for animal bones treated with acid
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are included in HS-4 0506?
- HS-4 0506 includes unworked bones and horn-cores, ossein treated with acid, and simply prepared products that are not cut to shape.
- How do I know if my product needs HS-6 050610 or 050690?
- Use HS-6 050610 if your product consists of ossein or bones treated with acid. For all other unworked or simply prepared bones, choose HS-6 050690.
- Are there any special regulations for importing bones and horn-cores?
- Yes, certain animal products may be subject to health regulations or import restrictions depending on the country of origin and destination.
- Can I use HS-4 0506 for powdered animal bones?
- Yes, powdered animal bones fall under HS-6 050690, which covers waste and powder from unworked or simply prepared animal products.
- What does 'simply prepared' mean in the context of HS-4 0506?
- 'Simply prepared' refers to animal products that have undergone minimal processing, such as defatting or basic treatment, but are not cut to shape.
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