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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVET AND MUSK
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk.
When shipping ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Live animals and animal products..
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Animals & Meat on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
Animals, meat and related products may require special shipping and handling considerations. Meat products may require cold-packs or refrigeration or warning against excess heat. ShipNerd lets you easily check-off the appropriate accessory services and labeling requirements.
HS: #051000
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk is #051000.
Schedule B: #0510002000
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVET AND MUSK” is #0510002000 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | I | Live animals and animal products. |
| Chapter | 05 | Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included |
| Heading | 10 | 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. |
| Sub-Heading | 00 | 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. |
| Statistical Classification | 2000 | AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVET AND MUSK |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #051000), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “2000”) to it.
HTS: #0510.00.20.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 0510.00.20.00 |
| Category: | Cantharides; glands (other than pancreas), organs and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products |
| 2nd Level: | Cantharides; glands (other than pancreas), organs and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products |
| 3rd Level: | (not applicable) |
| Description: | Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk |
| Unit of Quantity: | kg |
| General Rate of Duty: | 5.1% |
| Special Rate of Duty: | Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 20% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 0510.00.20.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #12070
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 1 | Industrial supplies and materials |
| 12 | Agricultural products, textile supplies and chemicals |
| 120 | Agricultural products |
| 12070 | Tobacco, waxes, etc. |
The End Use code for Tobacco, waxes, etc. is #12070.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #29198
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 2 | CRUDE MATERIALS, INEDIBLE, EXCEPT FUELS |
| 29 | CRUDE ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE MATERIALS, N.E.S. |
| 291 | |
| 2919 | |
| 29198 | AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVIT AND MUSK; CANTHARIDES; BILE; GLANDS AND OTHER ANIMAL PRODUCTS USED IN THE PREPARATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS |
The SITC Classification for “AMBERGRIS, CASTOREUM, CIVIT AND MUSK; CANTHARIDES; BILE; GLANDS AND OTHER ANIMAL PRODUCTS USED IN THE PREPARATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS” is #29198.
NAICS: #114119
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting |
| 114 | Fishing, Hunting and Trapping |
| 1141 | Fishing |
| 11411 | Fishing |
| 114119 | Other Marine Fishing |
The coding NAICS #114119 indicates this is a product of the Other Marine Fishing industry.