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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk & other animal products for pharmaceutical use (SITC 29198) totaled $1.6M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Ambergris, Castoreum, Civet, Musk & Other Animal Products for Pharmaceutical Use paid $150K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ambergris, Castoreum, Civet, Musk & Other Animal Products for Pharmaceutical Use imports of $1.6M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGlandular secretions and animal-derived substances such as ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk, cantharides, and bile are traded as inputs for pharmaceutical and fragrance manufacturing, where they serve as active ingredients or fixatives. FDA oversight applies to animal-derived pharmaceutical ingredients entering US commerce, and CITES controls are relevant for secretions from listed species — notably musk deer and civet cats. Importers should verify both the species origin and the intended end-use, as the regulatory pathway differs between pharmaceutical-grade and fragrance-grade material.
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24 shipments/mo
Basic heading 120 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 29198 · $1.6M of $3.8B
Yes. Musk deer (Moschus spp.) are listed on CITES Appendix II, and several civet species are also CITES-listed. Importing musk or civet from these species requires a valid CITES export permit from the country of origin and may require a US import permit depending on the species. Synthetic substitutes are widely used in fragrance manufacturing precisely to avoid these regulatory burdens. Consult US Fish & Wildlife Service and a licensed customs broker before importing.
Animal-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are subject to FDA review as part of the drug import process. They must be manufactured in facilities registered with FDA and may require prior notice or an import alert clearance. The degree of FDA scrutiny depends on whether the material is a finished drug, an API, or a raw biological extract. Working with a regulatory affairs specialist alongside a licensed customs broker is advisable for these shipments.
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Imports · July 2026
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Spain and New Zealand together supply 73% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$476KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.