Powdered Coca Leaf
Powdered Coca Leaf is finely ground powder made from dried coca leaves, used in herbal supplements and as a raw material for pharmaceutical alkaloid isolation. It falls under tariff item 1211.30.00 because the heading explicitly covers coca leaf in powdered form, and its primary use in pharmacy aligns with the item's scope for plants used in such applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags (4)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredHCNatural Health ProductsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1201100000–1214900090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 1211).
- HC
Natural Health Products · May be required
May require HC Natural Health Products depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29) and Canadian product category (HC15). Matching criteria: Starts With 1211. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Office of Controlled substances · May be required
May require HC Office of Controlled substances depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC10) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC22); or intended use (HC05, HC15, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22). Matching criteria: Equal To 1211300000; Equal To 1211300000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is for non-pharmaceutical uses such as flavoring
Heading 12.11 covers plants used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes; other uses may fall elsewhere.
If the powder is formulated into a medicament
Chapter 30 medicaments are excluded from heading 12.11 by legal note 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure a Health Canada import permit for controlled substances before importing powdered coca leaf, as it is regulated under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Provide the CBSA with a certificate of analysis confirming the powder's composition and absence of adulterants
• Be aware that powdered coca leaf may be subject to additional scrutiny due to its potential for misuse; maintain clear records of the end-use
Related Products under Tariff item 1211.30.00
Cut Coca Leaf Segments
Cut Coca Leaf Segments are coca leaves from the Erythroxylum coca plant that have been sliced into uniform pieces to facilitate drying or alkaloid extraction. They are classified under tariff item 1211.30.00 because the heading explicitly includes coca leaf whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, and their primary use in pharmaceutical alkaloid production aligns with the item's scope for plants used in pharmacy.
Dried Coca Leaves
Dried Coca Leaves are leaves from the Erythroxylum coca plant that have been dehydrated for preservation. They are classified under tariff item 1211.30.00 because the heading explicitly covers coca leaf in dried form, and their use in traditional medicine and alkaloid extraction falls within the item's scope for plants used primarily in pharmacy.
Fresh Coca Leaves
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.
Frozen Coca Leaves
Frozen Coca Leaves are coca leaves preserved by freezing to retain alkaloid content for pharmaceutical extraction or traditional medicinal preparations. They are classified under tariff item 1211.30.00 because the heading explicitly includes coca leaf in frozen form, and their use in pharmacy aligns with the item's scope for plants used primarily in such applications.