1211.60.00.00 - Bark of African cherry (Prunus Africana)

This HTS category, 1211.60.00.00, specifically covers the bark of the African cherry tree, also known by its botanical name *Prunus africana*. This material, often used in traditional medicine and for pharmaceutical preparations, falls under the broader heading of plants and parts of plants utilized for perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes. Classification within this sub-heading relies on the identification of the material as originating from the African cherry tree and its form, which can include fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, cut, crushed, or powdered states.

Distinguishing this classification from its siblings is crucial for accurate customs processing. While other codes within 1211.20 through 1211.90 address distinct plant-based materials like ginseng roots, coca leaf, poppy straw, and ephedra, this specific code is reserved solely for *Prunus africana* bark. The "Other" category (1211.90) serves as a residual for other plants and plant parts fitting the general description but not explicitly enumerated elsewhere. Therefore, any material identified as bark from the African cherry tree should be classified here, provided it meets the general conditions of use for perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for 1211.60.00.00. Classification decisions at this level will therefore focus on confirming the botanical origin and the intended or primary use of the imported bark. The physical state of the bark (fresh, dried, processed, etc.) does not alter its classification under this specific code, as long as it originates from *Prunus africana* and is intended for the purposes outlined in the parent heading.