Boldine from Japan
Boldine is a natural aporphine alkaloid extracted from boldo tree leaves (Peumus boldus, vegetal origin), used as an antioxidant and choleretic agent. This pure alkaloid without specific subheading goes to HTS 2939.79.00.00 per Chapter 29 rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NMR spectra for structural confirmation as required for new alkaloids
• EU REACH registration may be needed for transshipment through Europe
• Avoid mixtures that would classify as Chapter 13 extracts