Dried Civet Musk Secretions from China
Dried musk perique from civet anal glands, valued in perfumery and traditional medicine for its fixative properties. Falls under HTS 0510.00.40.20 as other animal secretions used in pharmaceutical products, dried for preservation. Ethical farming sources ensure sustainability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify humane sourcing certificates to meet US ethical import standards
• Test for bacterial contamination as civet products are prone to microbial growth
• Declare exact species (e.g
• Viverricula indica) to avoid CITES scrutiny