Frozen Musk Gland Pods
Frozen glands from musk deer containing natural musk secretions, used in perfume fixation and traditional medicine. HTS 0510.00.40 covers musk and other animal products for pharma prep, fresh/chilled/frozen or preserved. Protected species origin requires CITES compliance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into perfume mixtures
Incorporated into odoriferous mixtures shifts to Chapter 33 essential oils/perfumes.
If for finished mixed medicaments
Formulated into homeopathic or pharma products moves out of raw Chapter 5 materials.
If low-grade non-pharma waste
Inferior quality glands not for pharma prep classify as other animal product waste in 0511.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure CITES Appendix II export/import permits from USFWS; provide lab analysis confirming non-synthetic origin; avoid bulk packaging that could imply inedible waste
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