Frozen Prunus Africana Bark Strips from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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