Frozen Beaver Gland Secretions (Castoreum) from Germany
Frozen castoreum, a secretion from beaver castor sacs, used in perfumery and as a pharmaceutical fixative. It is classified under HTS 0510.00.40.20 as glands and other animal products for pharmaceutical use, provisionally preserved by freezing. This natural product provides musky notes in formulations.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Secure CITES Appendix II permits for beaver-derived products from USFWS
• Include extraction method and purity assays to distinguish from synthetic alternatives
• Package in leak-proof containers to prevent contamination during transit