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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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