Fresh Coca Leaves from Japan
Fresh Coca Leaves are unprocessed leaves harvested from coca shrubs, used fresh in traditional rituals or for immediate pharmaceutical processing. They fall under tariff item 1211.30.00 because the heading explicitly includes coca leaf in fresh form, and their use in pharmacy or traditional medicine aligns with the item's scope for plants used primarily in such purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Fresh coca leaves are subject to strict controls; secure a Health Canada import permit under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act prior to shipment
• Ensure the leaves are free of pests and soil, as they may be subject to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) inspection
• Declare the shipment accurately to the CBSA and be prepared to provide evidence of the intended legitimate use