Crude Ovine Leg Bones
Sheep leg bones in crude form, degreased but not ground or shaped, simply prepared for industrial use. HTS 0506.90.0020 applies to such unworked bones per chapter notes excluding hides or edibles. Common in gelatin extraction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If horn-cores are included
Horn-cores unworked classify under 0502, separate from pure bone products.
If further processed into gelatin
Extracted gelatin from bones shifts to Chapter 35 for chemical products like gelatin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Scrapie disease certification required for ovine imports into the US
• Separate from horn-cores to prevent mix with 0502.10
• Use refrigerated containers if transit exceeds 30 days to halt decay
Related Products under HTS 0506.90.00.20
Crude Bovine Femur Bones
Unprocessed long bones from cattle, such as femurs, in their crude natural state without further shaping or chemical treatment beyond basic steaming. Classified under HTS 0506.90.0020 as crude bones simply prepared, used primarily for industrial rendering or bone meal production. Excludes edible products or hides per Chapter 5 notes.
Steamed Porcine Rib Bones
Pig rib bones that have undergone steaming to remove some fat and moisture but remain unground and unworked. Fits HTS 0506.90.0020 for simply prepared (steamed) bones, not cut to shape, destined for glue or fertilizer production. Chapter notes exclude edible products or textile materials.
Ground Chicken Neck Bones
Neck bones from poultry coarsely ground after steaming, retaining bone structure for further processing into meal. Covered by HTS 0506.90.0020 as ground bones simply prepared, excluding poultry chapter exclusions. Used in pet food or organic fertilizers.
Steamed Equine Shank Bones
Horse shank bones steamed to facilitate fat removal, remaining unground and crude. Classed under HTS 0506.90.0020 for simply prepared bones, not cut to shape. Used in bone char or broth bases.
Ground Caprine Skull Bones
Goat skull fragments coarsely ground after basic steaming, for apatite extraction or fertilizer. HTS 0506.90.0020 for ground bones simply prepared, per exclusions for prepared knots or edibles.
Crude Deer Antler Cores
Raw antler bone cores from deer, crude and unworked, simply prepared. Though horn-like, classified as bones under HTS 0506.90.0020 when not true horn-cores. Excludes ivory per notes.