Animal products not elsewhere specified or included — HTS 0511
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption
Chapter 05 › Heading 0511
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0511 is a broad category for certain animal products that are not described more specifically elsewhere in the tariff schedule. It includes animal materials and products not elsewhere specified or included, as well as dead animals from chapter 1 or chapter 3 that are unfit for human consumption. The heading can cover products such as animal parts, materials, or biological items, but the exact scope depends on the product’s identity, condition, and intended use.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach an 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the applicable 6-digit subheading and then the more specific statistical subdivision. These subdivisions commonly distinguish the material or animal type, such as whether the item is a particular kind of animal product, a dead animal, or another specified material. Review the full legal text, chapter notes, and any exclusions before selecting the final code; classification may require customs-broker or other professional judgment when the product is unusual or processed.
What to check
- Describe the product precisely, including the animal or source, the physical form, processing, condition, and intended use.
- Check whether another HTS heading specifically describes the item before using the residual “not elsewhere specified or included” category.
- Read every subdivision under heading 0511 and compare the product’s material or type with the wording of each 8-digit option.
- Verify whether the item is unfit for human consumption and whether it falls within the chapter references for dead animals; do not rely only on a marketing description.
- Review the HTSUS chapter notes, applicable agency requirements, and current official tariff text, and obtain broker advice if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 0511 summary
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0511.10.00 👉 | Bovine semen | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0511?
Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.