Crude Ovine Leg Bones
Sheep leg bones in crude form, degreased but not ground or shaped, simply prepared for industrial use. These are classified under tariff item 0506.90.00 as unworked bones, common in gelatin extraction.
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 bones are mixed with other animal by-products
Animal products not elsewhere specified are classified under heading 05.11.
If the bones are processed into fertilizer
Animal or vegetable fertilizers are classified in Chapter 31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bones are not cut to shape, as that would change classification
• Have documentation of the degreasing process ready for CBSA
• Verify the bones are not edible, as edible products are excluded from Chapter 05
Related Products under Tariff item 0506.90.00
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.
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.