Chilled Musk Deer Pod Secretions from Japan
Chilled musk from male musk deer pods, rare ingredient in traditional medicine. Under HTS 0510.00.40.20 as musk secretions, chilled preserved for pharma use. CITES-protected.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix I permit mandatory; source from captive breeding
• Refrigerate continuously with temperature logs
• Lab test for purity vs. synthetic adulteration