Chipped Prunus Africana Bark
Dried bark of Prunus africana chipped into small pieces for easier processing in herbal teas or extracts targeting urinary tract health. HTS 1211.60.00.00 applies to this fresh or dried plant part used primarily in pharmacy, whether cut or crushed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bark processed into essential oil for perfumery rather than raw pharmacy use
Essential oils from plants shift to chapter 9; raw bark remains in 1211.
If mixed with ginseng or other listed heading 1211 herbs as a blend
Blends of specified medicinal plants may classify under separate 1211 subheadings like ginseng.
If bark residues used as animal feed after oil extraction
Post-extraction residues fall under chapter 23, not raw plant parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include phytosanitary certificates to prevent quarantine issues from fungal contamination common in bark imports
• Label with scientific name (Prunus africana) and declare moisture content to ensure classification as dried plant material
• Avoid bulk shipments without traceability; endangered status requires sustainability documentation
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Dried Prunus Africana Bark Powder
Finely ground powder derived from the bark of the African cherry tree (Prunus africana), used primarily in herbal medicine for prostate health and as an ingredient in pharmaceutical extracts. Classified under HTS 1211.60.00.00 as it falls within heading 1211 for plant parts used in pharmacy, dried and powdered. Excludes processed medicaments of chapter 30.
Frozen Prunus Africana Bark Strips
Bark strips from African cherry tree frozen to preserve bioactive compounds like beta-sitosterol for later pharmaceutical processing. Covered by HTS 1211.60.00.00 for frozen plant parts used primarily in pharmacy, aligning with chapter notes excluding only finished medicaments.
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.
Organic Prunus Africana Bark Chunks
Certified organic, air-dried chunks of African cherry bark for use in decoctions and prostate health formulations. Fits HTS 1211.60.00.00 as dried parts of plants for pharmaceutical purposes, per chapter note exclusions.