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Castoreum Gland Extract for Flavoring from Canada

Castoreum is a secretion from the castor sacs of beavers, used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages like vanilla extracts. Classified under HTS 0510.00.20.00 due to its origin as a glandular animal product for pharmaceutical and flavor preparations. It is typically dried or alcohol-tinctured for stability.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

15.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Comply with FDA GRAS status and provide Certificates of Analysis for purity and absence of pathogens

Declare exact processing state (fresh, dried, or tinctured) to prevent reclassification as a food additive

Include supplier affidavits verifying ethical sourcing to mitigate animal welfare scrutiny

Castoreum Gland Extract for Flavoring from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0510.00.20.00