Frozen Prunus Africana Bark Strips from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation for frozen state; thawing may reclassify as dried under same code
• Test for erucic acid or contaminants irrelevant to this species but check chapter notes for similar seeds
• Pair with import licenses for endangered species; USFWS oversight required for CITES