Dried Civet Musk Secretions from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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