Powdered Tonka Beans from Japan
Ground tonka beans in powder form, dried and crushed, valued in pharmacy for coumarin extraction and in perfumery for aromatic compounds. Classified under HTS 1211.90.60.00 as powdered plant parts for perfumery or pharmaceutical purposes, not final 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
• Declare particle size and coumarin levels to distinguish from finished extracts
• Obtain FDA prior notice for pharmacy-intended imports due to coumarin regulations
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as spice; specify perfumery/pharma use