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

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

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