Acid-Treated Beef Femur Bones from Japan
Whole beef femur bones treated with acid for degelatinization, supplied unworked for further industrial grinding into ossein. HTS 0506.10.00.00 covers such simply prepared, acid-treated bones explicitly. Not cut to shape, aligning with chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early due to animal product scrutiny at ports
• Provide processing logs showing acid treatment to differentiate from raw bones
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply feed use, risking reclassification