HS Code for Ephedra extract

Ephedra extract is classified under HS code 1302.14, which is designated for vegetable saps and extracts of ephedra. Chapter 13 covers lac, gums, resins, and other vegetable saps and extracts. Heading 1302 is the primary heading for these substances, which are obtained by extraction from plant materials using solvents like water, alcohol, or ether. Subheading 1302.14 was specifically introduced to provide a distinct category for extracts derived from the Ephedra plant. These extracts are typically more concentrated than the raw plant material found in Chapter 12 but are still complex mixtures of various vegetable constituents. To remain in 1302.14, the extract must not be refined to the point of being a single, chemically defined compound. If the extraction and purification process results in pure ephedrine or its salts, the product must be classified in Chapter 29. Ephedra extracts are often used in traditional medicine or as ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations, and their classification is strictly enforced due to the presence of controlled alkaloids.

Products Included

• Liquid ephedra extracts
• Dried or powdered vegetable extracts of ephedra
• Ephedra resinoids
• Thickened vegetable saps of ephedra
• Concentrated ephedra tinctures

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs between 1302.14 and 2939.41. While 1302.14 covers the complex extract, 2939.41 is for the pure alkaloid ephedrine. It is also often confused with the raw plant material in 1211.50 or finished medicaments in 3004.41.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Ephedra extract?

The HS code for vegetable saps and extracts of ephedra is 1302.14.

How is the extract different from the alkaloid?

The extract (1302.14) is a mixture of many plant components, whereas the alkaloid (2939.41) is a single, purified chemical compound.