Animal products; tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, waste and powder of these products

HS code 050790 covers a diverse range of unworked or simply prepared animal products, including tortoise-shell, whalebone, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws, and beaks. These materials are often used in various industries, from traditional crafts to modern manufacturing. The trade and processing of these animal-derived goods play a significant role in the global economy, particularly in regions where they are abundant natural resources.

The production techniques for the items under HS code 050790 are relatively simple, as they primarily involve the collection, cleaning, and basic preparation of the raw materials. For example, tortoise-shell and whalebone are typically harvested from the animals, cleaned, and then sold in their unworked state. Similarly, horns, antlers, hooves, and other body parts are collected, sometimes dried or lightly processed, and then distributed for further use.

The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 050790 are the raw animal materials themselves, which are sourced from various wildlife populations around the world. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs may include basic tools and equipment for the collection, cleaning, and packaging of the materials. In some cases, specialized facilities or infrastructure may be needed for the handling and storage of these animal-derived goods.

The outputs of the industries covered by HS code 050790 are the unworked or simply prepared animal products, which are then consumed by a variety of other industries. These materials may be used in the production of 950700 Worked tortoiseshell and articles thereof; carved articles of animal material, 950590 Decorative articles; other, 960190 (Worked ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)), or 420500 Other articles of leather or of composition leather, among others.