About HS Code 050690
This broad category encompasses various forms of animal bones and horn-cores, including unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), or treated with acid or degelatinised, excluding ossein. These materials find diverse applications across multiple industries, such as fertilizer production (bone meal), animal feed, bone china manufacturing, and traditional crafts. Importers range from agricultural companies to specialized manufacturers. Exporters are typically countries with significant livestock populations and associated processing capabilities. Key considerations include the level of processing, cleanliness, and strict adherence to regulations governing animal by-products, particularly when destined for feed or fertilizer use, to prevent disease transmission.
Products Under This Code
Bone meal, bone ash, unworked bovine bones, horn-cores, bone powder for fertilizer, defatted bones, degelatinised bones, animal bone chips
Real World Examples
Various agricultural suppliers (for bone meal), bone china manufacturers (e.g., Wedgwood, Royal Doulton - as users of bone ash), craft suppliers for bone carving
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 050610 (ossein/acid-treated bones for gelatin). The distinction is the specific treatment and end-use, with 050690 being a more general category for bones not primarily for gelatin.
Products Classified Under 0506.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
India and Pakistan are significant exporters of bone products, while the USA and EU countries import for agricultural and industrial uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 050690?
HS code 050690 covers: Animal products; bones and horn-cores and powder or waste of such, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (not cut to shape), or treated with acid or degelatinised, n.e.c. in heading no. 0506. This broad category encompasses various forms of animal bones and horn-cores, including unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), or treated with acid or degelatinised, excluding ossein. These materials find diverse applications across multiple industries, such as fertilizer production (bone meal), animal feed, bone china manufacturing, and traditional crafts. Importers range from agricultural companies to specialized manufacturers. Exporters are typically countries with significant livestock populations and associated processing capabilities. Key considerations include the level of processing, cleanliness, and strict adherence to regulations governing animal by-products, particularly when destined for feed or fertilizer use, to prevent disease transmission.
What products fall under HS code 050690?
Bone meal, bone ash, unworked bovine bones, horn-cores, bone powder for fertilizer, defatted bones, degelatinised bones, animal bone chips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 050690?
Often confused with 050610 (ossein/acid-treated bones for gelatin). The distinction is the specific treatment and end-use, with 050690 being a more general category for bones not primarily for gelatin.
How is HS code 050690 structured?
HS code 050690 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.