African Cherry Bark Extract Base

Coarsely crushed, dried Prunus africana bark sold as base material for alcohol tinctures in traditional African medicine for BPH treatment. HTS 1211.60.00.00 specifically names this bark for pharmacy uses, powdered or crushed.

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.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If similar bark like cinchona but not specifically named

Specific subheading 1211.60 for Prunus africana; others in 1211.90.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If bark powdered and tableted as herbal dietary supplement

Finished herbal medicaments in chapter 30 exclude raw materials.

4401Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fuel wood grade bark, not pharmaceutical quality

Wood fuel in chapter 44 if primary use is not perfumery/pharmacy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Source from certified sustainable forests; EU and US reject non-compliant shipments

• Declare 'not for direct consumption' to avoid food/drug classification pitfalls

• Batch test for heavy metals; African sourcing often flags contamination issues