Valerian Root Extract Tincture
An alcohol-free tincture extract from valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), used for its sedative and calming effects. It falls under tariff item 1302.19.00 as a vegetable extract, provided it is not a finished medicament or an alcoholic beverage.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the extract is sold as a food supplement or health product
Food supplements are often classified under food preparations, not vegetable extracts.
If the extract is a medicament with therapeutic doses
Finished medicaments fall under Chapter 30, not vegetable extracts.
If the tincture contains alcohol and is fit for beverage use
Alcoholic tinctures may be classified as alcoholic beverages.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tincture is alcohol-free or contains no more than 0.5% alcohol to avoid classification as an alcoholic beverage under Chapter 22
• Keep documentation showing it is not a medicament of heading 30.03 or 30.04
• Verify the extract is not put up as confectionery, which would shift it to heading 17.04
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