Ephedra Nevadensis Herbal Extract from China
Liquid or tincture extract from Ephedra nevadensis (Mormon tea), containing natural alkaloids. Falls under HTS 1302.14.0100 as a sap or extract specifically of ephedra species. Primarily used in natural health products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'ephedra extract' with species identification to prevent confusion with controlled substances
• Include botanical authentication documents; watch for FDA scrutiny on ephedra imports post-2004 ban
• Ship in bulk industrial packaging to avoid retail set classification