Organic Psyllium Seed Husks
Psyllium seed husks are the outer coating of Plantago ovata seeds, dried and processed for use in herbal supplements. They fall under HTS 1211.90.89.20 as plant parts used primarily in pharmacy for their therapeutic properties as a bulk-forming laxative and fiber source in medicaments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into essential oils or extracts
Extracts or oils from psyllium used in perfumery or pharmacy shift to Chapter 9 for essential oils and oleoresins.
If ground into meal or flour for animal feed
Psyllium husks processed into non-human food flours fall under vegetable residues of heading 2302.
If imported as bulk algae-like fiber but misidentified
Chapter 1212 covers seaweeds and algae, but psyllium is a land plant part specifically for medicinal use in 1211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify plant origin and husk purity via lab testing to meet FDA food/medicinal standards; obtain Certificate of Analysis for fiber content; avoid misclassification as plain seeds by documenting pharmaceutical end-use
Related Products under HTS 1211.90.89.20
Dried Psyllium Husk Powder
Finely powdered husks from psyllium seeds, dried for easy incorporation into capsules and tablets. Classified under HTS 1211.90.89.20 due to their primary role as a therapeutic ingredient in laxative and digestive medicaments.
Blonde Psyllium Seed Husks
Light-colored husks from blonde variety Plantago ovata seeds, dried for high-solubility fiber applications. HTS 1211.90.89.20 applies as they are used principally as ingredients in prophylactic digestive health medicaments.
Indian Psyllium Husk Coarse Grade
Coarse-cut dried husks sourced from India, used in bulk for pharmaceutical laxative formulations. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89.20 for their anesthetic/prophylactic properties in medicaments treating constipation.
Psyllium Husk 95% Purity Grade
High-purity (95%) dried psyllium seed husks, standardized for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1211.90.89.20 as a substance with therapeutic properties used as a primary ingredient in fiber-based drugs.
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.