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HTS Chapter 5 · Section I

Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

Chapter 5 averages a 0.6% general (MFN) duty across its 21 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 5.1%.

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0.6%
avg MFN duty
5.1%
highest line
21
rated tariff lines
71%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 5 by duty-rate band

How the 21 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free150.1–5%55–10%1

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 5

HTS Chapter 5 - Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included - organizes 61 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 21 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 5 sits within Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 0.6%, with the highest individual rate reaching 5.1%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 5 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 5 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 61 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 21 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 0.6% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 5.1% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

0501.00.00.00 Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair
kg
1.4%
0502 Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; badger hair and other brushmaking hair; waste of such bristles or hair:
0502.10.00.00 Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair and waste thereof
kg
0.8¢/kg
0502.90.00.00 Other
kg
Free
0504.00.00 Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Free
Prepared for use as sausage casings:
0504.00.00.20 Hog
kg
0504.00.00.40 Other
kg
0504.00.00.60 Other
kg
0505 Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers:
0505.10.00 Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down
Free
Meeting with ASTM D4522, Section 2.2 IDFB Testing Regulations, Part 2, Sections 2.2, 2.3, Part 7 and Part 11-B:
0505.10.00.50 Feathers
kg
0505.10.00.55 Down
kg
Other:
0505.10.00.60 Feathers
kg
0505.10.00.65 Down
kg
0505.90 Other:
0505.90.20 Feather meal and waste
2.3%
0505.90.20.20 Feather meal
kg
0505.90.20.40 Other
kg
0505.90.60.00 Other
kg
Free
0506 Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinized; powder and waste of these products:
0506.10.00.00 Ossein and bones treated with acid
kg
Free
0506.90.00 Other
Free
0506.90.00.20 Bones, crude, steamed or ground
kg
0506.90.00.40 Other
kg
0507 Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products:
0507.10.00.00 Ivory; ivory powder and waste
kg
Free
0507.90.00 Other
Free
0507.90.00.10 Velvet antler
kg
0507.90.00.90 Other
kg
0508.00.00.00 Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof
kg
Free
0510.00 Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved:
0510.00.20.00 Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk
kg
5.1%
0510.00.40 Other
Free
0510.00.40.10 Pancreas glands
kg
0510.00.40.20 Bile and other animal secretions
kg
0510.00.40.40 Cantharides; glands (other than pancreas), organs and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products
kg
0511 Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption:
0511.10.00 Bovine semen
Free
0511.10.00.10 Dairy
doses
0511.10.00.90 Other
doses
Other:
0511.91.00 Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead animals of chapter 3
Free
0511.91.00.10 Fertilized fish eggs
kg
0511.91.00.90 Other
kg
0511.99 Other:
0511.99.20.00 Parings and similar waste of raw hides or skins; glue stock not elsewhere specified or included
kg
Free
0511.99.30 Products chiefly used as food for animals or as ingredients in such food
Free
0511.99.30.30 Antarctic krill ( Euphausia superba)
kg
0511.99.30.60 Other
kg
0511.99.33.00 Horsehair and horsehair waste, whether or not put up as a layer with or without supporting material
kg
Free
0511.99.36.00 Natural sponges of animal origin
kg
3%
0511.99.40 Other
1.1%
Cattle embryos:
0511.99.40.24 Dairy cattle
No.
0511.99.40.28 Other cattle
No.
0511.99.40.30 Dried blood
kg
0511.99.40.40 Other animal semen
doses
0511.99.40.70 Other
kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 5 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 5 covers Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. It contains 61 individual tariff classifications, of which 21 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 5? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 5 is 0.6%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 5.1%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 5? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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