African Cherry Bark Extract Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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