Echinacea Purpurea Extract from China
Concentrated extract from Echinacea purpurea roots, known for immune-boosting and prophylactic properties against colds. Fits HTS 1302.19.41 as a vegetable extract with therapeutic uses, not a formulated medicament. Popular in natural health 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
• Submit HPLC analysis showing active compounds like echinacosides for proper subheading
• Avoid structure/function claims on invoices to prevent FDA deeming as drug
• Bulk import only; retail kits could be sets under different headings