HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0511.99 – Animal products; n.e.c. in chapter 5
HS code 0511.99 is the 6-digit subheading for animal products, n.e.c. in chapter 5. It is used for animal embryos (non-bovine), animal glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid), animal blood (for industrial use), animal bile and animal intestines (non-food).
What HS 0511.99 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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.
- Examples
- Sigma-Aldrich (research materials)
- various pharmaceutical raw material suppliers
- specialized rendering plants
- collagen peptide manufacturers.
Codes often confused with 0511.99
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 051199, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 051199 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 Germany $293M 13% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $215M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $177M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $745M 29% of world imports
- 2 Germany $399M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $172M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for 0511.99 5
Brazil splits HS 0511.99 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0511.99.10 Animal embryosEmbriões de animais
- 0511.99.20 Animal semen, other than bovineSêmen animal
- 0511.99.30 Silkworm eggsOvos de bicho-da-seda
- 0511.99.9 OtherOutros Group
- 0511.99.91 Horsehair and horsehair wasteCrinas e seus desperdícios, mesmo em mantas, mesmo com suporte
- 0511.99.99 Other animal products, not elsewhere specifiedOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 05.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0511.99
What is HS code 051199?
HS code 051199 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 051199?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 051199 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($293M, 13% of world exports), Brazil ($215M) and the Netherlands ($177M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 051199?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 051199 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($745M, 29% of world imports), Germany ($399M) and France ($172M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 051199?
Brazil splits HS code 051199 into 5 NCM codes: 0511.99.10 (Animal embryos), 0511.99.20 (Animal semen, other than bovine), 0511.99.30 (Silkworm eggs), 0511.99.91 (Horsehair and horsehair waste), 0511.99.99 (Other animal products, not elsewhere specified). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.