Ephedra
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered: > Ephedra
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1211.50.00.00
Dried Ephedra Sinica Stems
Dried stems of the Ephedra sinica plant, commonly known as Ma Huang, used primarily in traditional Chinese medicine for its ephedrine content. Classified under HTS 1211.50.00.00 as ephedra, a plant part used for pharmaceutical purposes, whether dried or powdered.
Cut and Sifted Ephedra Leaves
Ephedra leaves that are cut and sifted for easier processing in herbal teas and pharmaceutical preparations. HTS 1211.50.00.00 accommodates cut, crushed ephedra used primarily for pharmacy.
Ephedra Sinica Extract Powder Base
Coarse powder from dried Ephedra sinica serving as base material for further extraction in perfumery compounds. Specifically classified under 1211.50.00.00 for ephedra in powdered form.
Dried Ephedra Intermedia Branches
Dried branches of Ephedra intermedia species used in traditional medicine for bronchial relief. HTS 1211.50.00.00 covers all ephedra species for pharmaceutical applications.
Ephedra Nevadensis Whole Herb
Whole dried herb of Ephedra nevadensis (Mormon tea) used for non-ephedrine containing herbal remedies. Still classified under HTS 1211.50.00.00 as ephedra for pharmacy purposes.
Powdered Ephedra Herb
Finely powdered Ephedra leaves and stems for use in dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals due to natural alkaloids like ephedrine. Falls under HTS 1211.50.00.00 for ephedra in crushed or powdered form used primarily in pharmacy.
Fresh Ephedra Foliage
Fresh green branches and foliage of Ephedra plants, harvested for extraction of active compounds in perfumery and insecticidal applications. HTS 1211.50.00.00 includes fresh ephedra used for such purposes.
Frozen Ephedra Twigs
Ephedra twigs frozen immediately after harvest to preserve alkaloids for pharmaceutical processing. Covered by HTS 1211.50.00.00 which explicitly includes frozen ephedra for pharmacy or similar uses.