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Dried Valerian Root from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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

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