Chipped Prunus Africana Bark
Dried Prunus africana bark chipped into small pieces for easier processing in herbal teas or extracts targeting urinary tract health. Although it may be used in teas, it is not packaged in individual-serving bags, so it is classified under the 'Other' item for bark of African cherry.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chipped bark is pre-packaged in individual-serving tea bags
The sibling item specifically covers herbal 'tea' in bags for individual servings.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not in tea bag form for individual servings, as that would shift classification to 1211.60.10
• Keep records of the botanical name and intended use to support the tariff classification
• Check if the bark requires a CITES permit, as Prunus africana is listed in Appendix II
Related Products under Tariff item 1211.60.90
African Cherry Bark Extract Base
Coarsely crushed, dried Prunus africana bark sold as a base material for alcohol tinctures in traditional African medicine for BPH treatment. This product is a plant part of a kind used primarily in pharmacy, and it is not presented in tea bags for individual servings, so it falls under tariff item 1211.60.90.
Dried Prunus Africana Bark Powder
Finely ground powder derived from the bark of the African cherry tree (Prunus africana), used primarily in herbal medicine for prostate health and as an ingredient in pharmaceutical extracts. This powder is a dried plant part for pharmacy use, not a tea bag product, so it falls under tariff item 1211.60.90.
Frozen Prunus Africana Bark Strips
Bark strips from the African cherry tree frozen to preserve bioactive compounds like beta-sitosterol for later pharmaceutical processing. As a frozen plant part used primarily in pharmacy, it is covered by tariff item 1211.60.90, which includes fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried bark.
Organic Prunus Africana Bark Chunks
Certified organic, air-dried chunks of African cherry bark for use in decoctions and prostate health formulations. These dried chunks are plant parts for pharmaceutical purposes, and since they are not in tea bags for individual servings, they fall under tariff item 1211.60.90.