Natural Musk Pods from Deer from Canada
Musk pods are dried preputial glands from male musk deer, containing the aromatic musk used in traditional medicine and perfumery. Falls under HTS 0510.00.20.00 as a named animal product for pharmaceutical preparations. These are typically wild-harvested and sun-dried.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Mandatory CITES documentation as musk deer are Appendix I endangered species
• Provide lab tests confirming no synthetic adulteration or heavy metals
• Declare as 'provisionally preserved' if frozen to match subheading criteria