U.S. imports of Bone and Horn-Core Powder and Waste (HS 050690) totaled $6.5M in September 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Bone and Horn-Core Powder and Waste paid $816K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 12.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bone and Horn-Core Powder and Waste imports of $6.5M in September 2026 ran 53% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.3M.
Last updated: September 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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160 import shipments a month
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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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0506
Subheading 050690 · $6.5M of $7.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0506900020 | Bones, Crude, Steamed or Ground | $6.4M | 12.22% | 98.09% | $776K |
| 0506900040 | Powder and Waste of Bones and Horn-Cores | $297K | 19.46% | 55.68% | $58K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0506900000 | Powder and Waste of Bones and Horn-Cores, NESOI | $3.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $51.9M of Bone and Horn-Core Powder and Waste.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Australia and New Zealand together supply 87% of it. Brazil pays 37.5% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
3.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.56% of imports for consumption.