Deer Velvet Antler
Unworked deer velvet antler, covered in soft velvet skin with live blood supply, harvested during the growth phase. Classified under HTS 0507.90.00.10 as simply prepared antler not cut to shape, used primarily for traditional medicine extracts. It falls in this category due to being unprocessed natural animal antler material.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into powder or waste
Powdered velvet antler or antler waste falls under heading 0511 for animal products not elsewhere specified.
If extracted and formulated into medicinal preparations
Once processed into herbal extracts or capsules for therapeutic use, it becomes a medicinal product under Chapter 30.
If from marine animals like narwhal
Antlers or tusks from sea mammals are classified as unworked coral, ivory substitutes, or marine products in 0508.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if from endangered deer species like sika or red deer to ensure compliance with wildlife trade regulations
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming the antler is simply prepared (not cut to shape) and free from disease
• Avoid misdeclaration as worked antler, which shifts to higher duties; common pitfall is improper documentation of harvest timing
Related Products under HTS 0507.90.00.10
Wapiti Elk Velvet Antler
North American wapiti (elk) velvet antler, unworked and simply prepared by removal of excess tissue, retaining full skin layer. Classified in HTS 0507.90.00.10 for velvet-covered antlers used in nutraceuticals. Excluded from food or textile chapters per legal notes.
Rusa Deer Velvet Antler
Unworked rusa deer velvet antler from Indonesian sources, simply cleaned and chilled. Falls under HTS 0507.90.00.10 as velvet antler not cut to shape, valued for cartilage and minerals in wellness products.
Sika Deer Velvet Antler
Fresh sika deer velvet antler, simply prepared by cleaning but retaining full velvet covering, sourced from managed farms in Asia. HTS 0507.90.00.10 applies to unworked antlers in their natural state for export to supplement markets. Not cut to shape, distinguishing it from finished goods.
Red Deer Velvet Antler
Unworked red deer velvet antler harvested at 50-60 days growth, simply frozen or air-dried to preserve bioactive compounds. Fits HTS 0507.90.00.10 as 'other' unworked antlers, not further processed beyond basic preparation. Primarily imported for slicing into medicinal tonics.
Fallow Deer Velvet Antler
Simply prepared fallow deer velvet antler from European farms, unworked with intact velvet for maximum potency. HTS 0507.90.00.10 covers this as other velvet antler, distinct from hooves or horns. Imported whole for further processing into powders.