Fresh Coca Leaves from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary certificates mandatory for fresh plant material; comply with CITES if endangered sourcing claimed
• Pitfall: perishability requires rapid customs clearance to avoid spoilage