Unworked Cow Horn Cores from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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