Frozen Porcine Pancreas Glands from Canada
Frozen pancreas glands from pigs, sourced for pharmaceutical manufacturing of pancreatin enzymes used in digestive aids. Falls under HTS 0510.00.40.10 as frozen glands intended for pharma preparation. Freezing preserves enzymatic activity during import.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA prior notice via the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system at least 2 hours before arrival for animal product imports
• Include blast-freezing records and temperature logs to prove compliance with provisional preservation standards
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as food-grade, which could trigger incorrect agricultural inspections