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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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