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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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

Dried Valerian Root from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1211.90.89.31