Pau d'Arco Inner Bark Extract from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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