Natural Musk Pods from Deer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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