Dried Coca Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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