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Dried Valerian Root from China

Dried rhizomes and roots of Valeriana officinalis, employed in pharmacy for sedative and anxiolytic effects in sleep aids. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89.31 as a dried plant part with anesthetic/therapeutic properties used principally in medicaments, per heading 1211 provisions.

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

Provide documentation on valerenic acid content for therapeutic claims; avoid contamination with heavy metals common in root imports

Comply with DSHEA labeling for dietary supplement ingredients