Dried Bovine Bile Extract from Japan
Dried extract from the gallbladders of cattle, used primarily in traditional Chinese medicine for liver and digestive support. It falls under HTS 0510.00.40 as bile, whether or not dried, classified as an animal product for pharmaceutical preparation. This subcategory covers 'other' glandular products not specified elsewhere in the heading.
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
• Verify supplier certifications for purity and absence of contaminants to meet FDA import standards; obtain veterinary health certificates proving animal origin and processing; watch for misclassification as edible products under Chapter 2