Acid-Treated Ox Horn Waste
Acid-treated ox horn waste that has been defatted and left unworked, not cut to shape. This product is simply prepared and qualifies as horn waste under tariff item 0506.90.00, which covers other bones and horn-cores, including powder and waste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the horn waste includes feathers or skins with feathers
Feathers and skins with feathers are classified under heading 05.05, not 05.06.
If the product is mixed with other animal waste not elsewhere specified
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included fall under heading 05.11.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the horn waste is free of any edible residues and is not cut to shape, as that would shift classification
• Have documentation showing the acid treatment and defatting process ready for CBSA review
• Verify the shipment is not considered a hide or skin, which would fall under Chapter 41
Related Products under Tariff item 0506.90.00
Acid-Treated Sheep Bone Waste
Acid-treated sheep bone waste that has been defatted and degelatinized, left unworked and not cut to shape. This simply prepared bone waste fits under tariff item 0506.90.00 as other bone waste, often used for fertilizers or gelatin production.
Bone Powder from Chicken Bones
Bone powder derived from chicken bones that have been defatted and degelatinized, with no further processing. This powder qualifies as bone powder waste under tariff item 0506.90.00, which includes powder and waste of bones or horn-cores.
Crude Bovine Femur Bones
Crude bovine femur bones in their natural state, without further shaping or chemical treatment beyond basic steaming. These are classified under tariff item 0506.90.00 as crude bones simply prepared, used for various industrial purposes.
Crude Buffalo Shin Bones
Crude buffalo shin bones that have been simply prepared, likely by steaming or defatting, but not cut to shape. These fall under tariff item 0506.90.00 as other crude bones, used in industrial applications.
Crude Camel Hump Bones
Crude camel vertebral bones from the hump area, unprocessed and simply prepared. These are classified under tariff item 0506.90.00 as other crude bones, not cut to shape.
Crude Deer Antler Cores
Raw antler bone cores from deer, crude and unworked, simply prepared. Though horn-like, these are classified as bones under tariff item 0506.90.00 when not true horn-cores, and they are not ivory per the chapter notes.