HS Chapter 5 — Products of animal origin n.e.s.
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
Chapter number
Section
Section name
Typical duty
By subheading & market
HS headings
4-digit headings
What Chapter 5 covers
Animal products not elsewhere specified: gut, bladders, stomachs, hides trimmings, ivory, bone, horns, feathers.
Common HS headings in Chapter 5
- 501 Hair and waste
- 511 Animal gut
- 629 Tusks, horns
Classification notes
These are generally unprocessed animal by-products; processed forms may shift to later chapters.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 5
What Chapter 5 covers
Animal products not elsewhere specified: gut, bladders, stomachs, hides trimmings, ivory, bone, horns, feathers.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 5?
Common HS headings in Chapter 5 include: 501 Hair and waste; 511 Animal gut; 629 Tusks, horns.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 5 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 5 products?
These are generally unprocessed animal by-products; processed forms may shift to later chapters.