Porcine Bone Acid Hydrolysate from China
Acid-treated porcine bones processed into hydrolysate form, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics for its collagen content after degelatinization. Falls under HTS 0506.10.00.00 for ossein and acid-treated bones, unworked and simply prepared. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of hides but include such bone products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include veterinary health certificates proving non-edible status and acid processing
• Label clearly as industrial use to avoid confusion with pet food ingredients
• Check EU residue limits if transshipping from hormone-treated livestock regions