Sperm Whale Head Oil from Mexico
High-quality oil from the head cavity of sperm whales, valued for its wax esters used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 1504.30.00.00 as an unreconstructed fraction of marine mammal oil. It remains in this category unless denatured or chemically altered.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES Appendix I export permits from source countries; label clearly as 'marine mammal derived' for customs
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as refined vegetable oil, leading to incorrect duties