Natural Ambergris Perfume Fixative from Germany
Ambergris is a rare waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales, valued for its fixative properties in high-end perfumery. This product falls under HTS 0510.00.20.00 as it is explicitly listed as an animal product used in pharmaceutical and perfume preparations. It is typically harvested from beached masses 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
• Obtain CITES permits as ambergris is regulated under wildlife trade conventions despite being a waste product
• Provide veterinary health certificates confirming the product is free from contaminants and properly sourced
• Avoid misclassification as synthetic substitutes; declare as natural animal-derived for accurate duty assessment