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 v2022 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 pharmaceutical and personal care markets, contributing to the development of a wide range of therapeutic and cosmetic formulations.

Production process

The production of the animal-derived substances under HS code 0510 typically involves the harvesting, processing, and preservation of specific glands, secretions, or other anatomical components from various animal species. The exact techniques may vary depending on the specific product, but often include methods such as manual extraction, distillation, or drying and curing processes to ensure the quality and stability of the final product.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the industries covered by HS code 0510 include the live animals or animal parts that serve as the raw materials, as well as any specialized equipment or facilities required for the harvesting, processing, and storage of these sensitive natural products. Factors such as animal welfare, sustainable sourcing, and environmental regulations play a significant role in the supply chain for these industries.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industries under HS code 0510 are the processed animal-derived substances, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of pharmaceutical, personal care, and other specialized products. These outputs may be consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 3003 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)) and 3304 (Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations).

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/v2022/05'>05: Animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0510'>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/v2022/0501'>0501: Human hair; unworked, whether or not washed or scoured; waste of human hair</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0502'>0502: Pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; and waste thereof</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0504'>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/v2022/0505'>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/v2022/0506'>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/v2022/0507'>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/v2022/0508'>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/v2022/0511'>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/v2022/051000'>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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