Fresh Porcine Thyroid Glands from Canada
Fresh thyroid glands harvested from pigs, provisionally preserved by chilling, used to extract hormones for thyroid medications. Classified under HTS 0510.00.40 as glands for pharmaceutical product preparation, in the 'other' category. Excludes edible products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require USDA or equivalent import permits for fresh animal glands; maintain cold chain documentation to prove 'provisionally preserved' status; label clearly to distinguish from food-grade offal