Frozen Coca Leaves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Temperature logs required in shipping docs for frozen botanicals; FDA registration for processing facilities
• Avoid bulk freezing that mimics Chapter 7 vegetables