Ambergris Chunks Raw from Mexico
Raw ambergris chunks collected from ocean beaches, lightly salted for preservation, used in perfume fixation. HTS 0510.00.20.00 explicitly includes ambergris as a whale-derived product for pharma/perfume. Graded by quality (white, grey, black).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Marine Mammal Protection Act affidavits confirming non-harvested from live whales
• Pyrolysis tests to authenticate against synthetics or coprolite fakes
• Declare olfactory quality grades affecting commercial value