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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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