Black Psyllium Seed Husks

Darker husks from black Plantago ovata varieties, dried for use in bulk laxative powders. HTS 1211.90.89.20 covers them as plant parts principally employed in therapeutic medicaments for gut health.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Same rate: 35%

If basket for other unspecified medicinal plants

If documentation lacks psyllium specificity, defaults to general medicinal plant basket.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dried vegetables not for medicinal use

Non-medicinal dried plant parts could be vegetables under Chapter 7.

1302.32.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If processed into pectin-like mucilage

Mucilages from seeds are specifically under 1302.32, excluding raw husks.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish black from blonde grades in invoices; monitor for gluten cross-contamination; use tamper-evident packaging for import integrity