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Goat Horn Shavings from China

Shavings from buffalo or goat horns, used for buttons or fertilizer. Classified HTS 0511.99.4070 as other animal products NES, not ivory per note despite hard keratin. From dead animals unfit for consumption.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
PGA flags (4)Show detailsAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be requiredFD3FDAMay be requiredFW1US Fish & WildlifeMay be required
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS · May be required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FD3

    FDA · May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • FW1

    US Fish & Wildlife · May be required

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    Data may be required, which can only be disclaimed using codes c, d or e

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FWS Form 3-177 declaration for wildlife imports, filed via eDecs or on paper source
    • FWS import/export license (Form 3-200-3a) for commercial wildlife imports, valid up to one year source
    • CITES export permit from the exporting country, plus a US import permit for Appendix I species source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

Import Tips

• CITES declaration if from wild species like markhor

• Test for keratin vs true ivory to stay in 0511

• Bulk ship unshaped to prevent Chapter 96 tool part shift