HS code 051000: Ambergris
- Covers:
- Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and…
- Listed US duty:
- 0%–5.1% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved
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What 051000 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved.
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 0510 Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%–5.1%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 051000
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Common questions
- What is HS code 051000?
- Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved
- What duty rates apply to 051000?
- Listed US duty: 0%–5.1% (US general rate, HTS 2026).
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