Natural Musk Pods from Deer from Germany
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 — 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
• 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