African Cherry Bark Extract Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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