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.
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 frozen primarily as a food vegetable
Frozen vegetables of other edible plants shift to Chapter 7.
If processed with seaweeds for combination remedies
Medicinal mixes including algae go to heading 1212.
If containing medicinal alkaloids post-thaw
Post-processing into medicaments moves to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Temperature logs required in shipping docs for frozen botanicals; FDA registration for processing facilities
• Avoid bulk freezing that mimics Chapter 7 vegetables
Related Products under HTS 1211.30.00.00
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.
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.
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.