Elderberry-Echinacea Immune Support Tea from Japan
Winter wellness blend of elderberries and echinacea purpurea for immune boosting, in compostable bags. Classified in HTS 2106.90.99.87 as mixed herbal infusion, not a medicament. Berry skins provide tart flavor.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• Substantiate immune claims with structure-function disclaimers per FDA rules
• Quarantine risks high for elderberry imports; obtain APHIS permits
• Batch test for cyanogenic glycosides in elderberries