Acid-Treated Buffalo Horn Cores from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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