Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
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Heading 0504 covers guts, bladders and stomachs of animals other than fish, whether whole or in pieces and whether fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. It splits by use: hog parts prepared for use as sausage casings, other-animal parts prepared for use as sausage casings, and all other goods in the heading.
Products in this heading
- Natural hog casings for sausage
- Natural sheep or lamb casings for sausage
- Beef casings for sausage
- Salted hog stomachs
- Frozen animal stomachs
- Dried animal bladders
- Smoked animal guts
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the animal species: hog parts have a specific line, and parts from other animals use another line.
- Determine whether the goods are prepared for use as sausage casings.
- Confirm the goods are guts, bladders or stomachs and are not fish parts.
- Preservation by fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, brine, dried or smoked does not change the 10-digit line shown here.
- Use the residual line for guts, bladders and stomachs that are not prepared for use as sausage casings.
Often confused with
- Heading 1601Finished sausages in natural casings
The sausage product itself is classified as prepared meat, not as the casing.
- Heading 0511Fish guts and fish waste
Heading 0504 expressly excludes fish.
- Heading 0506Bones and horn-cores
Bones and horn-cores are separate animal products under heading 0506.
- Heading 0505Feathers and down
Feathers and down are classified in heading 0505, not with guts and stomachs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for hog sausage casings?
Hog guts prepared for use as sausage casings are classified under 0504.00.00.20; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on other animal sausage casings?
Casings from animals other than hog, prepared for use as sausage casings, fall under 0504.00.00.40; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify animal stomachs and bladders not used as sausage casings?
Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals other than fish that are not prepared for use as sausage casings go under 0504.00.00.60; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.