About HS Code 051199
This 'basket' HS code covers a diverse range of animal products not elsewhere specified in Chapter 5, often by-products from the meat, dairy, or other animal industries. It includes items like animal embryos (other than bovine semen), glands, blood, and other raw materials used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, research, or industrial applications. Trade in these goods is driven by specialized manufacturing needs and the efficient utilization of animal resources, minimizing waste and creating value from various animal parts. Importers are typically pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic manufacturers, research institutions, or specialized processors. Exporters are countries with large livestock populations and advanced processing capabilities that can extract and prepare these specific animal-derived components for global markets.
Products Under This Code
Animal embryos (non-bovine), animal glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid), animal blood (for industrial use), animal bile, animal intestines (non-food), natural sponges, animal hair (unprocessed, non-textile), animal tendons.
Real World Examples
Sigma-Aldrich (research materials), various pharmaceutical raw material suppliers, specialized rendering plants, collagen peptide manufacturers.
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with specific animal products like bovine semen (051110) or aquatic by-products (051191), but it serves as a residual category for other animal-derived items.
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Brazil, and Australia are significant exporters of various animal by-products, while Europe and Asia are major importers for their diverse industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 051199?
HS code 051199 covers: Animal products; n.e.c. in chapter 5. This 'basket' HS code covers a diverse range of animal products not elsewhere specified in Chapter 5, often by-products from the meat, dairy, or other animal industries. It includes items like animal embryos (other than bovine semen), glands, blood, and other raw materials used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, research, or industrial applications. Trade in these goods is driven by specialized manufacturing needs and the efficient utilization of animal resources, minimizing waste and creating value from various animal parts. Importers are typically pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic manufacturers, research institutions, or specialized processors. Exporters are countries with large livestock populations and advanced processing capabilities that can extract and prepare these specific animal-derived components for global markets.
What products fall under HS code 051199?
Animal embryos (non-bovine), animal glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid), animal blood (for industrial use), animal bile, animal intestines (non-food), natural sponges, animal hair (unprocessed, non-textile), animal tendons.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 051199?
This code can be confused with specific animal products like bovine semen (051110) or aquatic by-products (051191), but it serves as a residual category for other animal-derived items.
How is HS code 051199 structured?
HS code 051199 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (05) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.