Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not glands, other animal products used in preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved
HS v2017 Code: 0510
About ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not glands, other animal products used in preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved
HS code 0510 covers a diverse range of animal-derived products that are primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry. These substances, which include ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk, and cantharides, have long been valued for their medicinal and aromatic properties. The global trade in these specialized animal products plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting various industries and contributing to the development of innovative pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.
Production process
The production techniques for the items under HS code 0510 vary depending on the specific substance. Ambergris, for example, is a solid, waxy substance that is found in the digestive tracts of sperm whales and is typically harvested from the ocean or coastal areas. Castoreum, on the other hand, is obtained from the castor sacs of beavers, while civet and musk are derived from the glands of civet cats and musk deer, respectively. Cantharides, also known as Spanish fly, is produced from the dried bodies of certain beetle species. These animal-derived materials are often collected, processed, and preserved for use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the production of the items under HS code 0510 are the animals themselves, as well as the specialized equipment and facilities needed to harvest, process, and preserve the raw materials. Depending on the specific substance, this may include traps, hunting equipment, extraction and distillation apparatus, and storage facilities to maintain the quality and integrity of the products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with knowledge of the unique characteristics and handling requirements of these animal-derived materials.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0510 are the animal-derived substances themselves, which are then used as inputs in the production of various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. These substances may be incorporated into 3003 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)) or 3004 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)) for use in traditional and modern medicine, as well as in 3301 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations for their aromatic and therapeutic properties.
Family tree for ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not glands, other animal products used in preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/05'>05: Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0510'>0510: Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, dried or not glands, other animal products used in preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0501'>0501: Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0502'>0502: Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0504'>0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0505'>0505: Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0506'>0506: Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of these products</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0507'>0507: Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks unworked or simply prepared, not cut to shape; waste and powder of these products</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0508'>0508: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, not cut to shape powder and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0511'>0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/051000'>051000: Animal products; ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk, cantharides, bile (dried or not) glands and other animal products, for pharmaceutical purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved</a>"]
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