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0510.00.20.00/Castoreum Gland Extract for Flavoring/Mexico

Castoreum Gland Extract for Flavoring from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0510.00.20.00