Acid-Treated Buffalo Horn Cores

Buffalo horn cores acid-treated for degreasing, remaining unworked and simply prepared. Under HTS 0506.90.00.40 as other simply prepared horn-cores not further processed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0502.10.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If unworked but not simply prepared

Untreated horns may fall under 0502 for unworked guts, bladders, and similar.

9601Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If worked into buttons or carvings

Further worked horn products like handles or ornaments go to Chapter 96.

4201.00.30.00Higher: 37.4% vs 35%

If used in saddlery or harness

Horn components incorporated into saddlery shift to Chapter 42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document acid treatment levels to confirm 'simply prepared' status

Ensure no cutting or shaping has occurred post-treatment

Label clearly as non-edible to avoid Chapter 2 misclassification