Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 1211
Prunus africana bark — traded under the common name African cherry or pygeum — is a botanically regulated commodity subject to CITES Appendix II controls due to overharvesting pressure on wild populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. All US imports enter under a single 10-digit line (1211600000) and must be accompanied by valid CITES export documentation from the country of origin. FDA oversight applies because the bark is widely used as a raw material in dietary supplement manufacturing, particularly for prostate-health formulations. Importers should verify that supplier harvest quotas are current, as CITES quota suspensions for specific range states can disrupt supply with little advance notice.
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Prunus africana is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning international trade requires an export permit from the country of origin and an import permit or acknowledgment at the US border. Without valid CITES paperwork, US Customs and Border Protection will detain or refuse the shipment.
When imported as a dietary supplement ingredient, the bark is subject to FDA review under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Importers should ensure the foreign supplier complies with FDA's Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and that the shipment is not presented with unapproved drug claims, which could trigger detention.
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