0510.00.40 - Other

This HTS category, 0510.00.40, encompasses "Other" animal products, excluding those specifically enumerated in the sibling category 0510.00.20.00 (ambergris, castoreum, civet, and musk). The focus here is on animal glands and other products derived from animals that are intended for use in the preparation of pharmaceutical products. These materials can be in various states, including fresh, chilled, frozen, or otherwise provisionally preserved.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0510.00.20.00, is crucial. While the sibling specifically lists materials known for their fragrance properties, this category pertains to substances with therapeutic or medicinal applications derived from animal origins. The primary differentiating factor is the intended use; goods classified under 0510.00.40 are not primarily for perfumery but rather for pharmaceutical formulation.

To provide greater specificity and facilitate accurate customs processing, this category is further divided into subcategories. These subdivisions address distinct types of pharmaceutical animal products: 0510.00.40.10 for pancreas glands, which are vital for insulin production; 0510.00.40.20 for bile and other animal secretions, utilized in various medical treatments; and 0510.00.40.40, which covers cantharides (Spanish flies) and other glands and organs not elsewhere specified, all of which serve as raw materials in the pharmaceutical industry.