Coca leaf (Erythroxylum coca and related species) is a Schedule II controlled substance under the US Controlled Substances Act, making DEA import authorization a prerequisite for any lawful entry — a requirement that effectively limits commercial importation to a single licensed processor for de-cocainized extract production. The sole recorded US supplier is Peru, the world's primary source of coca leaf for licit pharmaceutical and flavoring uses. CBP coordinates with DEA on all shipments, and any coca leaf arriving without proper DEA registration and import quota authorization is subject to seizure. The narrow commercial pathway and strict federal controls mean this heading sees minimal trade volume outside of highly specialized industrial use.
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Importation of coca leaf requires DEA Schedule II import authorization, including registration as an importer and compliance with annual import quota allocations set by DEA. CBP will not release a shipment without evidence of valid DEA authorization. In practice, lawful commercial imports are limited to a single DEA-registered entity authorized to process coca leaf for de-cocainized extract used in flavoring. Consult a licensed customs broker and DEA for current requirements.
No. Tariff line 1211300000 explicitly covers coca leaf whether or not cut, crushed, or powdered, so all physical presentations of the raw leaf fall under the same provision. Further processing into cocaine alkaloids or de-cocainized extract would move the product to a different chapter entirely. The key classification question is whether the material remains identifiable as coca leaf rather than a derived extract or alkaloid.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 1211
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Imports · August 2026
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1M of Coca Leaf, Fresh or Dried.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 4 of 12 months reported, exports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1211300000 | Coca Leaf, Fresh/Dried, Cut/Crushed/Powdered | — | -- | -- |