Dried Valerian Root from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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