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U.S. imports of tortoise-shell, whalebone, horns, hooves, claws, beaks & similar animal materials, unworked or simply prepared (HS 050790) totaled $361K in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone, Horns, Hooves, Claws, Beaks & Similar Animal Materials, Unworked or Simply Prepared paid $47K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $336K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataThis heading covers a broad range of unworked or simply prepared animal hard materials — tortoise-shell, whalebone and its hair, horns, hooves, claws, and beaks — along with their powder and waste, and includes velvet antler (0507900010), a specialty product traded for use in traditional medicine and dietary supplements. Poland and Canada are the leading US suppliers, with Brazil and South Korea also among the top sources. Many articles in this heading — particularly tortoise-shell and whalebone — are subject to CITES restrictions or outright trade prohibitions, requiring USFWS permits and CITES documentation. Velvet antler, by contrast, is commercially traded with fewer restrictions but may be subject to FDA oversight when marketed for health claims.
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9 shipments/mo
Velvet antler (0507900010) — typically sourced from deer or elk — does not carry the same CITES restrictions as tortoise-shell or whalebone, but importers marketing it as a dietary supplement must comply with FDA's Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) labeling and safety requirements. USDA APHIS may also require health certificates for certain animal-derived materials to address disease risk. Importers should confirm current APHIS import conditions for the specific species and country of origin.
CITES status depends on the species, not the heading. Tortoise-shell from sea turtles (all species) is CITES Appendix I — effectively prohibited in commercial trade. Whalebone from most whale species is also Appendix I. Horns, hooves, and antlers from non-listed species generally do not require CITES permits. Importers should identify the source species precisely and consult the CITES species database and USFWS import requirements before shipment, as misidentification can result in seizure.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0507
Subheading 050790 · $361K of $361K
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ImportsExports
Imports
$361KYoY · Pro
Exports
$172KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Poland and Brazil together supply 82% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
7.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.08%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0507900090 | Tortoise-Shell,Whalebone,Horns, Etc &powder/Waste | $336K | 13.13% | 92.50% | $44K |
| 0507900010 | Velvet Antler,Unworkd/Simply Preprd,N/Cut to Shape | $25K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0507900000 | Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone,Horns,Etc, &powder/Waste | $172K |
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.