Alcohol Tincture of Civet Musk from Japan
Civet musk macerated in alcohol as a provisional tincture for perfumery blending. HTS 0510.00.20.00 covers civet as an animal product used in pharma/perfume preparations, not fully processed. Common in artisanal fragrance houses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare ethanol percentage accurately for TTB alcohol import regulations
• CITES export permits from origin country (e.g
• Ethiopia) are non-negotiable
• Test for dilution levels to stay under 'provisionally preserved' threshold