Cantharides; glands (other than pancreas), organs and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products
Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved: > Other > Cantharides; glands (other than pancreas), organs and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0510.00.40.40
Cantharides Powder
Dried and powdered blister beetles (Cantharis vesicatoria) used historically as a vesicant and in pharmaceutical preparations for their cantharidin content. Classified under HTS 0510.00.4040 as cantharides, an animal product specifically for pharmaceutical use. Not for direct consumption but as a raw material in drug compounding.
Dried Bovine Pineal Glands
Frozen or dried pineal glands from cattle used to extract melatonin and other hormones for pharmaceutical synthesis. Falls under HTS 0510.00.4040 as glands (other than pancreas) for pharma prep, provisionally preserved. Essential raw material for hormone-based medications.
Frozen Porcine Pituitary Glands
Chilled or frozen pig pituitary glands harvested for extraction of growth hormones like somatotropin in pharma applications. HTS 0510.00.4040 covers such organs provisionally preserved for pharmaceutical product preparation. Key for biotech hormone production.
Ovine Thyroid Glands Dried
Dried sheep thyroid glands used in the production of thyroid hormone extracts for medications treating hypothyroidism. Classified in HTS 0510.00.4040 as other animal organs for pharma prep. Provisionally preserved without rendering inedible.
Bovine Adrenal Glands Frozen
Frozen cow adrenal glands serving as source for corticosteroids and adrenaline in pharmaceutical manufacturing. HTS 0510.00.4040 applies to such glands otherwise provisionally preserved for pharma use. Critical for steroid drug synthesis.
Cantharidin Crude Extract
Crude extract from cantharides beetles containing cantharidin for pharmaceutical vesicant preparations and cancer research. Under HTS 0510.00.4040 as cantharides processed minimally for pharma. Remains an animal-derived product.
Dried Equine Testes for Hormone Prep
Dried horse testes used to derive testosterone for pharmaceutical hormone replacement therapies. HTS 0510.00.4040 for organs in pharma product preparation, dried form. Source for veterinary and human meds.
Caprine Parathyroid Glands Chilled
Chilled goat parathyroid glands for extraction of parathyroid hormone in treating calcium disorders pharmaceutically. Provisionally preserved under HTS 0510.00.4040 as glands for pharma. Niche biotech raw material.
Frozen Shark Squalene Glands
Frozen glands from sharks rich in squalene, used in pharmaceutical excipients and vaccine adjuvants. HTS 0510.00.4040 for other animal products in pharma prep. Sustainably sourced for drug formulation.
Dried Insect Glands for Pharma
Dried glands from medicinal insects (e.g., silkworm) used in traditional and modern pharma for bioactive compounds. Classed under HTS 0510.00.4040 as other animal products for pharmaceutical preparation. Includes entomological sources.