What HS code 1211.50 covers
HS code 1211.50 classifies ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered. It is a subheading of heading 1211 (Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered), in chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), section II of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 1211.50
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 1211
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 1211.50.
- 1211.20 Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
- 1211.30 Coca leaf; of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
- 1211.40 Poppy straw; of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
- 1211.60 Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana); of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
- 1211.90 Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 1211.50 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.