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U.S. imports of ambergris, castoreum & animal glands for pharmacy (HS 051000) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Ambergris, Castoreum & Animal Glands for Pharmacy paid $116K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ambergris, Castoreum & Animal Glands for Pharmacy imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ZEALAND | $665K | $861K | +$196K |
| GERMANY | -- | $740K | +$740K |
| SPAIN | $445K | -- | -$445K |
| CANADA | $29K | $136K | +$107K |
| ITALY | -- | $84K | +$84K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0510004040 | CANTHARIDES, GLANDS USED FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRDCTS | $488K | 10.00% | $40K |
| 0510004010 | PANCREAS GLANDS | $445K | 10.00% | $45K |
| 0510004020 | BILE AND OTHER ANIMAL SECRETIONS | $315K | 10.00% | $31K |
CANTHARIDES, GLANDS USED FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRDCTS
PANCREAS GLANDS
BILE AND OTHER ANIMAL SECRETIONS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0510005000 | AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVET & MUSK; BILE,W/N DRIED | $997K |
| 0510004010 | PANCREAS GLANDS | $590K |
| 0510004040 | CANTHARIDES, GLANDS USED FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRDCTS | $234K |
AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVET & MUSK; BILE,W/N DRIED
83.4K kg
PANCREAS GLANDS
124.5K kg
CANTHARIDES, GLANDS USED FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRDCTS
4.2K kg
DEAD HORSES, SWINE ETC (INEDIBLE) & PRODUCTS NESOI
HS 051199
PRODUCTS & DEAD FISH, MOLLUSCS ETC, INEDIBLE NESOI
HS 051191
ANIMAL (NOT FISH) GUTS, BLADDERS, STOMACHS & PARTS
HS 050400
DOWN FOR STUFFING CLEANED/DISINFECT TREAT FOR PRES
HS 050510
BOVINE SEMEN
HS 051110
POWDER AND WASTE OF BONES AND HORN-CORES, NESOI
HS 050690
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $861K | +$861K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $440K | +$440K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $346K | $84K | -$262K |