Chapter 05 HS Codes: Products of Animal Origin
CHAPTER DEFINITION & SCOPE
HS Chapter 05 of the WCO Harmonized System covers products of animal origin. It groups 9 4-digit WCO headings and 15 6-digit subheadings under the official 2026 customs nomenclature [USITC HTS 2026].
Chapter
Ch 05
Headings
9 Headings
Subheadings
15 HS6
US Tariff Status
Active 2026
Chapter 05 4-Digit Headings Directory
| Heading | WCO Heading Description | Subheading Count | Directory Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 0501 | Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 0501 → |
| Heading 0502 | Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; badger hair and other brushmaking hair; waste of such bristles or hair | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 0502 → |
| Heading 0504 | Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 0504 → |
| Heading 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 |
2 subheadings | Browse Heading 0505 → |
| Heading 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 | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 0506 → |
| Heading 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 | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 0507 → |
| Heading 0508 | 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 | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 0508 → |
| Heading 0510 | 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 | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 0510 → |
| Heading 0511 | Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 0511 → |
Chapter 05 Subheading Sample & MFN Duty Rates
| HS Code | Subheading Description | Heading | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0501.00 | Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair | 0501 | View 0501.00 → |
| 0502.10 | Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair and waste thereof | 0502 | View 0502.10 → |
| 0502.90 | Other | 0502 | View 0502.90 → |
| 0504.00 | Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked | 0504 | View 0504.00 → |
| 0505.10 | Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down | 0505 | View 0505.10 → |
| 0505.90 | Other | 0505 | View 0505.90 → |
| 0506.10 | Ossein and bones treated with acid | 0506 | View 0506.10 → |
| 0506.90 | Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinized; powder and waste of these products, Other | 0506 | View 0506.90 → |
| 0507.10 | Ivory; ivory powder and waste | 0507 | View 0507.10 → |
| 0507.90 | 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, Other | 0507 | View 0507.90 → |
| 0508.00 | 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 | 0508 | View 0508.00 → |
| 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 | View 0510.00 → |
| 0511.10 | Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption, Bovine semen | 0511 | View 0511.10 → |
| 0511.91 | Other, Products of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; dead animals of chapter 3 | 0511 | View 0511.91 → |
| 0511.99 | Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption, Other, Other | 0511 | View 0511.99 → |
EXPERT CLASSIFICATION PRO TIPS
Common Pitfalls When Classifying Chapter 05 Goods
- Always review WCO Section and Chapter Legal Notes before assigning 4-digit headings.
- Distinguish carefully between unprocessed raw materials and further prepared or processed articles.
- Verify Partner Government Agency (PGA) flags for agriculture, food, or chemical items.
- Cross-reference official CBP CROSS rulings for binding precedents on mixed or composite goods.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 05 Tariff ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
Customs Rulings Online Search System for Chapter 05 binding classification precedents.
WCO HS Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization international 6-digit Harmonized System backbone standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau trade statistics and Schedule B concordance portal.
Chapter 05 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commodities are covered under HS Chapter 05?
Chapter 05 (Products of Animal Origin) covers WCO Harmonized System 4-digit headings from 0501 upward, encompassing primary goods, raw materials, and manufactured articles within this nomenclature section.
How many 4-digit headings exist in HS Chapter 05?
Chapter 05 contains 9 official 4-digit WCO headings and 15 6-digit tariff subheadings.
What is the US general import duty range for Chapter 05 commodities?
Base customs duties under Chapter 05 range from 0.0% (Duty-Free) up to representative MFN rate limits depending on 10-digit HTS statistical suffix extensions.
Do Section 301 China tariffs apply to Chapter 05 imports?
Section 301 tariffs depend on specific 8-digit HTS subheadings. Importers must verify if their exact HTS code appears on USTR Lists 1 through 4A.
Are Partner Government Agency (PGA) permits required for Chapter 05?
PGA message-set flags (such as FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA, or CITES) apply conditionally depending on the commodity classification within Chapter 05.
How are products classified between adjacent headings in Chapter 05?
Classification follows WCO General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 through 6, prioritizing specific heading terms over general descriptions.
Can Chapter 05 goods enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in USMCA member states (US, Mexico, Canada) or FTA partners enter duty-free under SPI code P, KR, AU, or CL with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Chapter 05 shipments?
Eligible commercial shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day may enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal entry of Chapter 05 goods?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, and entry summary CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP ruling for Chapter 05?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling application under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division.