Unworked Cow Horn Cores from China
Natural horn cores harvested from cattle, simply prepared by defatting and degelatinizing but left unworked and not cut to shape. They fall under HTS 0506.90.00 as unworked horn-cores that have undergone minimal processing like acid treatment. Used primarily for crafting traditional tools or decorative items.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits if sourcing from protected species to avoid wildlife trade violations
• Provide lab certification confirming defatting or acid treatment but no shaping
• Avoid misclassification as finished goods under Chapter 96 if cut to shape