Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products (heading 0506): importing markets

Fact sheet

Code

0506

Chapter

05 · Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included

Subheadings

2

What to know before exporting HS 0506 from Spain

Two markets lead the table. Japan and the United States declared USD 54.7 million and USD 48.6 million of imports in 2025, according to UN Comtrade. Together they exceed the sum of the next four markets: Belgium, France, Germany and China. The data show where demand is declared, not how accessible each market is.

Europe is a large part of the demand. Belgium, France, Germany and Italy all appear among the top eight importers. For a company exporting from Spain, shipments to other EU member states move within the single market, so customs duties do not apply between them. Health and traceability rules for animal by-products still need to be checked for each shipment.

The heading has only two subheadings, so classification matters. The code 0506 groups bones and horn-cores in several states of preparation, plus powder and waste. Which subheading applies depends on the treatment the product has undergone: unworked, defatted, acid-treated or degelatinised. The classification must match the product and its documentation, and it is the starting point for any duty or requirement.

Duties depend on the subheading, the destination and the agreement in force. For a company exporting from Spain, the duty applicable in a non-EU market is checked in Access2Markets by entering the code and the destination country. Whether a preferential rate applies depends on the trade agreement between the EU and that country and on proof of origin.

Animal origin means sanitary requirements. Chapter 05 covers products of animal origin, so import conditions normally include veterinary or health documentation. The exact certificates and the approval of the establishment depend on the destination country and on the use of the product, such as industrial, feed or fertiliser. They are confirmed with the competent authority of the importing country and with the Spanish export support services, such as ICEX or the regional agency.

Check the figures against your own subheading. The table reports imports declared under the whole heading, not by subheading, and countries report with a delay. Before sizing a market, compare the declared imports at the more detailed level in UN Comtrade or ITC Trade Map.

Frequently asked questions about HS 0506