Dried Prunus Africana Bark Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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