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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from bovine/equine and unworked but not steamed
Pure unworked bones without steaming may classify under horns-cores or unworked bones in 0502.
If acid-treated or degelatinized
Bones treated with acid or degelatinized move to a separate subheading within 0506 for advanced prep.
If sinews or tendons remain attached
Presence of animal sinews shifts to heading 0511 for other animal products not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide slaughterhouse certificates verifying non-edible status to prevent reclassification as food waste
• Check for foot-and-mouth disease restrictions on porcine imports from affected regions
• Bundle in breathable packaging to prevent decomposition during transit, with odor-control measures
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.
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.
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.
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.