Civet Musk Absolute for Perfumery from Germany
Civet musk is a pungent secretion from the perineal glands of civet cats, highly prized in niche perfumery for its animalic notes. It is listed under HTS 0510.00.20.00 as a classic musk used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations. The product is often solvent-extracted and provisionally preserved.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure CITES Appendix I/II permits depending on civet species origin (African vs Asian)
• Use refrigerated shipping to maintain provisional preservation status without full processing
• Label clearly as 'not for human consumption' to avoid FDA food import confusion