Ma Huang Ephedra Extract 8% Ephedrine from China
Standardized Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) extract guaranteed at 8% ephedrine alkaloids in powder form. HTS 1302.14.0100 applies to this vegetable extract of ephedra before further pharmaceutical processing. Common in traditional Chinese medicine.
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
• Require third-party HPLC testing certificates proving ephedrine content under 25% to maintain extract status
• Avoid 'supplement' labeling on packaging to prevent Chapter 30 reclassification
• Declare exact alkaloid profile; high ephedrine may trigger DEA scrutiny