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.
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 of other non-specified herbal plants like licorice root bark
Heading 1211 covers specific listed plants; others fall under residual subheading 1211.90 for similar pharmaceutical uses.
If bark is extracted into standardized pygeum tincture or capsule form
Processed into medicaments of chapter 30, excluding raw plant parts of heading 1211.
If used primarily as wood for tanning or dyeing rather than pharmacy
Shifts to chapter 44 for wood in the rough if end use is not primarily pharmaceutical or perfumery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES Appendix II listing for Prunus africana; obtain export permits from source countries like Cameroon or Madagascar
• Provide botanical authentication certificates to confirm species identity and avoid misclassification as general wood bark
• Declare as unprocessed plant material; further extraction into tinctures may shift to chapter 30 medicaments
Related Products under HTS 1211.60.00.00
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.
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.