Civet Musk Absolute for Perfumery from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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