Deer Velvet Antler from China
Unworked deer velvet antler, covered in soft velvet skin with live blood supply, harvested during the growth phase. Classified under HTS 0507.90.00.10 as simply prepared antler not cut to shape, used primarily for traditional medicine extracts. It falls in this category due to being unprocessed natural animal antler material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if from endangered deer species like sika or red deer to ensure compliance with wildlife trade regulations
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming the antler is simply prepared (not cut to shape) and free from disease
• Avoid misdeclaration as worked antler, which shifts to higher duties; common pitfall is improper documentation of harvest timing