Powdered Coca Leaf from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Require lab analysis certificates confirming alkaloid content below narcotic thresholds; use FDA prior notice for dietary ingredients
• Common pitfall: incorrect labeling as 'food' leading to Chapter 21 reclassification