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Frozen Bovine Pineal Gland Extract from Japan

Frozen extract from bovine pineal glands, containing melatonin precursors for pharmaceutical research. Under HTS 0510.00.40.20 as glands for pharmaceutical products, provisionally preserved frozen. Used in hormone therapy development.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide BSE-free certification from origin country veterinary authorities

Document extraction process to prove it's not a finished hormone product

Use tamper-evident packaging for biotech security