Dried Ephedra Sinica Stems from Germany
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.
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
• Verify ephedrine alkaloid content complies with FDA import alerts; provide lab analysis certificates
• Include botanical identification and country-of-origin documentation to confirm it's Ephedra species
• Avoid misclassification as finished medicaments; this covers raw plant material only