Unworked Cow Horn Cores

Natural horn cores from cattle, simply prepared by degelatinizing and acid treatment but not cut to shape. Classified under HTS 0506.90.00.40 as unworked horn-cores that are simply prepared without further processing.

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.

0507.90.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to shape or further worked

Products that are cut, drilled, or polished fall under heading 0507 for ivory, bone, horn, etc., whether or not worked.

4103.90Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If from raw hides rather than separated cores

Horn-cores attached to raw hides may be classified under Chapter 41 as raw hides and skins.

0511.99Lower: 11.1% vs 35%

If considered parings or waste of horns

Small fragments or parings from horn processing are covered under heading 0511 as animal products not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the horns are defatted and degelatinized but not cut to shape to qualify under this subheading

Provide CITES documentation if from endangered species to avoid import restrictions

Declare exact preparation method to prevent misclassification as worked products