Fresh Frozen Beaver Castoreum Glands from China

Whole or partial beaver castor sacs, fresh frozen for preservation, destined for extraction in flavors or pharma. Under HTS 0510.00.20.00 for castoreum as a glandular product otherwise provisionally preserved. Ideal for tincture production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.6%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Maintain cold chain documentation (-18°C or below) to qualify as provisionally preserved

USDA APHIS permits required for importing from Canada or other beaver habitats

Avoid thawing during transit to prevent classification as 'dried' or processed