Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Ambergris, Castoreum & Animal Glands for Pharmacy (HS 051000) totaled $3.1M in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Ambergris, Castoreum & Animal Glands for Pharmacy paid $131K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ambergris, Castoreum & Animal Glands for Pharmacy imports of $3.1M in August 2026 ran 86% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPancreas glands, bile, cantharides, musk, civet, and ambergris are classified here as raw animal-origin inputs destined primarily for pharmaceutical and fragrance manufacturing. The US schedule breaks this heading into four 10-digit lines — pancreas glands (0510004010), bile and other animal secretions (0510004020), cantharides and pharmaceutical glands (0510004040), and the classic perfumery secretions including ambergris and castoreum (0510005000). Spain and New Zealand are the leading suppliers, reflecting Europe's pharmaceutical-grade gland processing capacity and New Zealand's livestock slaughter volumes. Because several articles in this heading are derived from CITES-listed species or require FDA review as drug precursors, importers should verify admissibility status before shipment.
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22 import shipments a month
Yes. Musk and civet derived from certain protected species may require CITES permits. Importers should confirm the species of origin and obtain the appropriate documentation before entry, as US Fish & Wildlife Service enforces CITES at the border.
Animal glands and secretions intended as active pharmaceutical ingredients or drug precursors may be subject to FDA review as part of the drug approval or bulk pharmaceutical chemical import process. Classification alone does not satisfy FDA admissibility requirements; a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel should be consulted.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 0510
Subheading 051000 · $3.1M of $3.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0510004010 | Pancreas Glands | $2.6M | 3.02% | 30.23% | $78K |
| 0510004040 | Cantharides, Glands Used for Pharmaceutical Prdcts | $530K | 9.59% | 76.74% | $51K |
| 0510004020 | Bile and Other Animal Secretions | $19K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0510005000 | Ambergris, Castoreum, Civet & Musk; Bile, W/N Dried | $1.5M |
| 0510004010 | Pancreas Glands | $792K |
| 0510004040 | Cantharides, Glands Used for Pharmaceutical Prdcts | $431K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.8M of Ambergris, Castoreum & Animal Glands for Pharmacy and exported $22.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Denmark and Spain together supply 73% of it. New Zealand pays 12.5% duty; Denmark 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
61.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.18% of imports for consumption.