Organic Psyllium Seed Husks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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