Frozen Porcine Pancreas Glands from China
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 — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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