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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If seeds used for sowing

Heading 1209 is for seeds of sowing kinds; ephedra here is herb parts, not seeds.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If used in food preparations like mixtures

Chapter 33 mixtures take precedence only if primarily odoriferous, not pharmaceutical.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide sieve size specifications and purity assays for cut/sifted material

• Test for heavy metals and contaminants as required for pharmaceutical imports

• Avoid bulk packaging that resembles Chapter 23 flours