Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract from China
Extract from Boswellia serrata resin/gum, renowned for anti-arthritic and therapeutic boswellic acid content. Covered by HTS 1302.19.41 as vegetable extract with prophylactic properties, not natural gums of 4001. Used in inflammation supplements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from raw gum (4001) with extraction process documentation
• Boswellic acid assay required for therapeutic subheading justification
• Industrial vs retail packing affects potential set classifications