Frozen Cattle Bladders
Whole cattle bladders frozen for industrial or pharmaceutical extraction. Covered by HTS 0504.00.00 as frozen animal bladders (non-fish), per chapter exclusions.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing unprocessed glands/organs for hormones
Glands or organs for hormone extraction classify under Chapter 30 pharmaceuticals.
If sinews or parings rather than intact bladders
Waste or parings of animal organs fall under heading 0511.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare intended use (pharma vs food) to guide inspection protocols
• Comply with CITES if sourcing from endangered species regions
• Sterile packaging required for biomedical imports
Related Products under HTS 0504.00.00
Fresh Beef Tripe
The stomach lining of cattle, known as tripe, supplied whole and fresh for culinary use in dishes like menudo or pho. Classified under HTS 0504.00.00 as fresh animal stomachs (other than fish), fitting the chapter's coverage of edible guts and stomachs in their natural state.
Frozen Pork Stomachs
Whole pork stomachs (hog maws) frozen for preservation, used in Southern cuisine or stews. HTS 0504.00.00 covers frozen animal stomachs other than fish, as explicitly stated in the heading.
Dried Sheep Intestines
Sheep casings dried for use in sausage making, sold as whole pieces. Falls under HTS 0504.00.00 for dried guts of animals (excluding fish), prior to further processing.
Salted Beef Omasum
Beef omasum (bible tripe) preserved in salt, whole pieces for food processing. HTS 0504.00.00 includes salted animal stomachs, aligning with the legal heading text.
Smoked Hog Intestines
Pig intestines lightly smoked for preservation, sold whole for culinary applications. HTS 0504.00.00 explicitly includes smoked guts of animals other than fish.
Chilled Lamb Small Intestine
Freshly harvested lamb intestines chilled for immediate processing into casings. Qualifies under HTS 0504.00.00 as chilled guts, distinct from edible mixtures.