Dried Coca Leaves
Dried leaves from the Erythroxylum coca plant, used primarily in traditional Andean medicine and for extraction of alkaloids like cocaine for pharmaceutical purposes. Classified under HTS 1211.30.00.00 as coca leaf, a plant part used in pharmacy, whether dried or powdered. Not classified as a medicament under Chapter 30.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other medicinal plants like mint or sage
Blends of multiple plants used for perfumery or pharmacy fall under the other plants subheading.
If processed into medicinal extracts containing alkaloids
Medicaments containing alkaloids of coca leaf are classified in Chapter 30, not raw plant material.
If prepared and sold as a retail tea infusion
Processed coca leaf tea is treated as black tea preparations under Chapter 9.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain special permits from DEA due to controlled substances; ensure documentation proves non-narcotic intent or pharmaceutical use
• Verify supplier certifications for erucic acid or glucosinolate content if blended
• Avoid misdeclaration as tea to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 1211.30.00.00
Powdered Coca Leaf
Finely ground powder from dried coca leaves, employed in herbal supplements and as a raw material for pharmaceutical alkaloid isolation. Falls under HTS 1211.30.00.00 explicitly covering crushed or powdered coca leaf for pharmacy or similar uses. Excludes finished medicaments.
Fresh Coca Leaves
Fresh, unprocessed leaves harvested from coca shrubs, utilized fresh in traditional rituals or for immediate pharmaceutical processing. HTS 1211.30.00.00 includes fresh coca leaf for perfumery, pharmacy, or insecticidal purposes. Not for food use under Chapter 7.
Frozen Coca Leaves
Coca leaves preserved by freezing to retain alkaloids for pharmaceutical extraction or traditional medicinal preparations. Covered by HTS 1211.30.00.00 which includes frozen forms for pharmacy or similar agrobiological uses.
Cut Coca Leaf Segments
Coca leaves cut into uniform segments for easier drying or extraction in pharmaceutical alkaloid production. HTS 1211.30.00.00 encompasses cut, crushed coca leaf used primarily in pharmacy.