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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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