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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.

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.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If treated as dried leguminous vegetables

Chapter 7 excludes pharmaceutical plants; ephedra goes to specific 1211 provision.

3002Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing added antisera or toxins

Heading 3002 is for specific biological products, not raw frozen plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Maintain cold chain documentation from harvest to import to validate condition

• Use refrigerated containers and declare temperature logs to avoid rejection