1211.50.00.00/Frozen Ephedra Twigs/Japan

Frozen Ephedra Twigs from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

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

• Use refrigerated containers and declare temperature logs to avoid rejection