Product classification
HS code for Antlers: 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.
Classification of antlers under HS 0507.90
Antlers are classified under HS code 0507.90 because they are categorized as products of animal origin that are unworked or have undergone only simple preparation. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 5 notes, this heading covers horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws, and beaks. The classification specifically applies to these items when they have not been cut to shape, carved, or otherwise manufactured into finished articles. Simple preparation includes processes such as cleaning, disinfecting, or basic sawing to remove the antlers from the skull, provided these actions do not change the essential character of the raw material. If the antlers are significantly worked, such as being polished or shaped for use in furniture or jewelry, they would move to a different chapter entirely. This code is essential for customs authorities to track the trade of wildlife products and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Covers
- Raw deer antlers
- Elk antlers in natural state
- Moose antlers simply cleaned
- Antler waste and scrap
- Antler powder used for industrial purposes
- Shed antlers collected from the wild
- Also under 0507.90
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9601, which covers worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl, and other animal carving material. If antlers have been carved, polished, or turned into decorative items, they must be classified under 9601.90 rather than 0507.90. Additionally, importers sometimes confuse these with HS code 0507.10, which is strictly reserved for ivory and ivory powder. It is critical to distinguish between raw animal parts and those that have been processed into consumer goods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 050790 (the code used for antlers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 050790 (the code used for antlers) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 050790, not only antlers.
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 antlers
Brazil classifies antlers under NCM 0507.90.00: HS 0507.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antlers
What is the HS code for Antlers?
The HS code for Antlers is 050790 (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). The HS code for unworked or simply prepared antlers is 0507.90.
How do I classify Antlers for customs?
Antlers is classified under HS code 050790 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do shed antlers require different classification than harvested ones?
No, both shed antlers and those harvested from animals are classified under 0507.90, provided they remain in an unworked state.
Which countries are the top exporters of antlers (HS 050790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 050790 (the code used for antlers) 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 antlers (HS 050790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 050790 (the code used for antlers) 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.
Is the HS code for Antlers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 050790 for Antlers is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for antlers in Brazil?
In Brazil, antlers (HS 050790) is classified under NCM 0507.90.00.