Acid-Treated Beef Femur Bones from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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