Germany HS Code

HS Code 050800: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof in Germany

Q: Is HS code 050800 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 050800 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Germany extends it under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 050800?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 050800 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 050800 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 050800 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Germany extends classifications to 11 digits under its national tariff system. 050800 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 05: Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, Heading 0508: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof.

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Classification Path of HS Code 050800 in Germany

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 05

Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 0508

Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

HS Code 050800

HS Code 0508001000

"Red coral ""Corallium rubrum"", unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked"

HS Code 05080090

Cuttle fish;of metal;purified;worked;raw

HS Code 0508009010

Coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms, cuttle-bone, powder and waste thereof, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked or cut to shape (excl. red coral) : Empty shells for food use and use as raw material for glucosamine

HS Code 0508009020

Coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms, cuttle-bone, powder and waste thereof, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked or cut to shape (excl. red coral) : Shells containing soft tissue and flesh used for different purposes covered under Article 10(k)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009

HS Code 0508009090

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 050800 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 0508

1 050800: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof $4.2M

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Related HS Code to Germany Unworked Coral and Shells (050800)

HS Code 0508001000

"Red coral ""Corallium rubrum"", unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked"

HS Code 05080090

Cuttle fish;of metal;purified;worked;raw

Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair

HS Code 050210

Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; badger hair and other brush making hair; waste of such bristles or hair : Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair and waste thereof

HS Code 050290

Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; badger hair and other brush making hair; waste of such bristles or hair : Other

HS Code 050400

Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

HS Code 050510

Skins and other parts of birds, with their feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers (whether or not with trimmed edges) and down, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation; powder and waste of feathers or parts of feathers : Feathers of a kind used for stuffing; down

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 050800 in Germany?

HS code 050800 covers Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttlebone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof in Germany. It sits in Chapter 05 (Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 0508 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 050800 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 050800?

Where can I officially look up HS code 050800 in Germany?