Simply Prepared Rhinoceros Horn
A rhinoceros horn that is unworked or simply cleaned/prepared without cutting to shape, under HTS 0507.90.00.90 for horns. Chapter 5 defines such products as simply prepared animal parts excluding hides or edibles. Legal trade is heavily restricted due to CITES Appendix I status.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into powder or waste
Horn powder specifically falls under 0508 for ground animal substances, separate from unworked forms.
If cut or shaped for medicinal or ornamental use
Any shaping elevates it to 'worked' status in Chapter 96 for manufactured ivory/horn articles.
If intended for traditional medicine after minimal prep
Mixed or processed for medicinal use shifts to Chapter 30 for pharmaceutical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure advance CITES permits from both exporting and importing countries; US prohibits most rhino horn imports
• Document 'simple preparation' status with photos and affidavits to distinguish from worked products
Related Products under HTS 0507.90.00.90
Unworked Elephant Ivory Tusk
A raw elephant tusk, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, classified under HTS 0507.90.00.90 as ivory in its natural state. This falls into the 'Other' subheading for unprocessed animal products like ivory, horns, and antlers. It excludes hides, edible products, or textile materials per Chapter 5 notes.
Raw Cow Horn Unworked
Unworked bovine horns, simply prepared by cleaning but not shaped, under HTS 0507.90.00.90 for horns. Fits Chapter 5 for unprocessed animal parts, distinct from horsehair (0511) or hides (Ch. 41).
Tortoise Shell Unworked
Raw tortoise scutes or shell, unworked or minimally prepared, not cut to shape, in HTS 0507.90.00.90 for tortoise-shell. Chapter notes confirm inclusion as unprocessed animal products.
Horse Hooves Unworked
Unworked equine hooves, simply cleaned, under 0507.90.00.90 for hooves. Excludes horsehair waste (0511).
Bear Claw Unworked
Raw bear claws, unworked, in 0507.90.00.90 for claws.
Whalebone Unworked
Baleen plates from whales, simply prepared, HTS 0507.90.00.90.