Powdered Coca Leaf from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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