Animal products; coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

HS code 050800 covers a diverse range of animal-derived products, including coral, shells, and other materials that are unworked or simply prepared. These items have a wide range of applications, from decorative uses to industrial applications. The global trade in these products is significant, with many countries participating in the import and export of these materials to meet the demands of various industries.

The production techniques for the items covered under HS code 050800 vary depending on the specific material. Coral and shells are typically harvested from natural sources, such as the ocean floor or coastal areas. These materials may undergo basic processing, such as cleaning or sorting, before being exported. In some cases, the materials may be further processed, such as by grinding into powder or cutting into specific shapes, but the key characteristic is that they remain unworked or simply prepared.

The primary inputs for the industries covered under HS code 050800 are the natural resources themselves, such as coral, shells, and other animal-derived materials. These materials are typically harvested from the wild, often through diving or dredging operations. In addition to the raw materials, the industry may require specialized equipment for harvesting, processing, and transporting the goods. Labor is also a significant input, as the collection and processing of these materials often requires manual work.

The outputs of the industries covered under HS code 050800 are the various animal-derived products, such as 050800 Animal products; coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof. These materials may be used in a wide range of applications, including 950700 (Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)), 950890 (Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; moulded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins or of modelling pastes, and other moulded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin), and 950700 (Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)).