HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0507.90 – Animal products; tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, waste and powder of these products
HS code 0507.90 is the 6-digit subheading for animal products, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, waste and powder of these products. It is used for deer antlers, bovine horns, tortoise-shell (raw), whalebone and hooves for gelatin.
What HS 0507.90 covers
This diverse category includes tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws, and beaks, all in unworked or simply prepared forms (not cut to shape), along with their waste and powder. Many of these materials are subject to CITES regulations due to conservation concerns. They are traded for various purposes, including traditional medicine, decorative items, crafts, and components for musical instruments. Importers are often specialized artisans, collectors, or manufacturers of niche products. Exporters are typically countries where these animals are found or where processing occurs. Compliance with CITES and national wildlife protection laws is paramount, as illegal trade carries severe penalties and ethical sourcing is a growing concern.
- Covers
- Deer antlers
- Bovine horns
- Tortoise-shell (raw)
- Whalebone
- Hooves for gelatin
- Animal claws (for crafts)
- Horn powder
- Rhinoceros horn (highly restricted)
- Examples
- Traditional Chinese medicine ingredients
- custom knife handles (horn/antler)
- musical instrument components (e.g., bow frogs from whalebone historically)
- decorative items
Codes often confused with 0507.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with 050710 (ivory) due to similar raw material nature, but this code covers a broader range of non-ivory animal hard parts, each with specific regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 050790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 050790 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 New Zealand $51M 35% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$23M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $17M 11% of world exports
World total: $148M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $73M 46% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $28M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $12M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $159M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0507.90
Brazil does not split HS 0507.90: its NCM code is 0507.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 05.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0507.90
What is HS code 050790?
HS code 050790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Animal products; tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, waste and powder of these products. This diverse category includes tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws, and beaks, all in unworked or simply prepared forms (not cut to shape), along with their waste and powder. Many of these materials are subject to CITES regulations due to conservation concerns. They are traded for various purposes, including traditional medicine, decorative items, crafts, and components for musical instruments. Importers are often specialized artisans, collectors, or manufacturers of niche products. Exporters are typically countries where these animals are found or where processing occurs. Compliance with CITES and national wildlife protection laws is paramount, as illegal trade carries severe penalties and ethical sourcing is a growing concern.
What products fall under HS code 050790?
Deer antlers, bovine horns, tortoise-shell (raw), whalebone, hooves for gelatin, animal claws (for crafts), horn powder, rhinoceros horn (highly restricted)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 050790?
Can be confused with 050710 (ivory) due to similar raw material nature, but this code covers a broader range of non-ivory animal hard parts, each with specific regulations.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 050790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 050790 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($51M, 35% of world exports), Russia (about $23M) and China ($17M). World exports came to about $148M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 050790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 050790 in UN Comtrade data were China ($73M, 46% of world imports), South Korea ($28M) and Germany ($12M). World imports came to about $159M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 050790 structured?
HS code 050790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 050790?
In Brazil, HS code 050790 is NCM 0507.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.