Natural Ambergris Perfume Fixative from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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