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Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinized; powder and waste of these products
United States to Kenya Trade Analysis
for Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinized; powder and waste of these products
Detailed tariff information for Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinized; powder and waste of these products imports
Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinized; powder and waste of these products Tariff Rate
Stable with minor fluctuations due to limited demand for unworked bone and horn-core products in Kenya.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements like AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) if the product meets rules of origin and other eligibility criteria.
Recent trade discussions between the US and Kenya under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership have included niche agricultural by-products like bones and horn-cores (HS Code: 0506). Both countries aim to streamline export protocols for these materials, often used in industrial applications.
2023-10-15
Impact: Potential increase in trade volume for unworked bones and horn-cores as regulatory barriers are reduced, benefiting Kenyan exporters and US manufacturers.
Kenya Seeks to Expand Export of Bone Powder to US Markets
Kenyan exporters are pushing for greater access to the US market for bone powder and waste products under HS Code 0506, citing growing demand in the US for organic fertilizers and industrial raw materials.
2023-09-22
Impact: Could lead to a rise in Kenyan exports if US import standards are met, fostering stronger bilateral trade ties in niche sectors.
US Importers Explore Kenyan Bone and Horn-Core Supply Chains
A delegation of US importers visited Kenya to assess the supply chain for unworked bones and horn-cores, focusing on quality control and sustainability practices for products under HS Code 0506.
2023-08-10
Impact: Increased interest may result in higher demand for Kenyan products, though strict US quality regulations could pose challenges for exporters.
Policy Updates
US-Kenya Trade Partnership Agreement Update
The US and Kenya have agreed to prioritize agricultural and industrial by-product trade under the US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership. This includes simplified certification processes for products like bones and horn-cores (HS Code: 0506) to ensure compliance with international standards.
Date: 2023-10-01
Kenya Updates Export Guidelines for Bone Products
Kenya's Ministry of Trade has revised export guidelines for unworked bones and horn-cores, introducing stricter sanitation and processing standards to meet US import requirements under HS Code 0506.
