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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation from harvest to import to validate condition
• Use refrigerated containers and declare temperature logs to avoid rejection