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U.S. imports of bone and horn-core powder and waste (HS 050690) totaled $2.9M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Bone and Horn-Core Powder and Waste paid $251K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCrude, steamed, or ground bones and horn-core powder and waste are widely used as agricultural inputs (bone meal fertilizer, animal feed mineral supplements) and as industrial raw materials. The US schedule separates crude, steamed, or ground bones (0506900020) from powder and waste of bones and horn-cores (0506900040), with a residual line (0506900000) for other forms. Australia and Canada lead US supply, with New Zealand also a significant source—a supplier profile consistent with the large ruminant livestock industries of the Southern Hemisphere and North America.
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Bone meal for fertilizer use is generally regulated by the EPA and state departments of agriculture for labeling and nutrient content claims. When intended as an animal feed ingredient, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and USDA APHIS rules on ruminant-to-ruminant feeding restrictions (BSE-related feed bans) may apply. Importers should confirm the intended end-use and applicable agency requirements before entry.
The key distinction is processing state: bones that are crude, steamed, or simply ground fall under 0506900020, while powder and waste specifically from bones and horn-cores go to 0506900040. The residual line 0506900000 captures forms not covered by either. Accurate classification requires the supplier to specify the processing method and physical form of the material in the commercial invoice.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0506900020 | BONES, CRUDE, STEAMED OR GROUND | $2.4M | 9.90% | $229K |
| 0506900040 | POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES | $505K | 10.00% | $22K |
BONES, CRUDE, STEAMED OR GROUND
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0506900000 | POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI | $2.6M |
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
4.9M kg
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM ETC; GLANDS ETC FOR PHARMACY
HS 051000
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| Missouri | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| Kansas | $69K | $586K | +$517K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $135K | $869K | +$734K |