Pau d'Arco Inner Bark Extract from Japan
Tabebuia impetiginosa bark extract containing lapachol, used for antifungal therapeutic properties. Classified in 1302.19.4140 as 'other' vegetable extract with prophylactic/therapeutic effects, not a finished medicament.
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 HPLC for lapachol/xylitol content; levels >2% may trigger toxicity concerns
• South American origin (Brazil/Argentina); require CITES if threatened species documentation needed
• FDA alert history for contamination; test for heavy metals/lead in every shipment