Frozen Beaver Gland Secretions (Castoreum) from Mexico
Frozen castoreum, a secretion from the castor sacs of beavers, used as a fixative in perfumery and pharmaceutical preparations. The frozen state preserves the secretion, classifying it as provisionally preserved under the tariff item.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequired
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0510000000–0511999090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0510).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Beavers are not CITES-listed, but verify that the castoreum is sourced legally and declare it as frozen for pharmaceutical or perfumery use
• Keep the product frozen during transit and provide evidence of freezing
• Confirm that the product meets Canadian import standards for animal-derived substances