The AHPA urges policymakers to support tariff exemptions for certain essential herbs and herbal ingredients from plants that cannot be cultivated domestically. These herbs and ingredients are used in dietary supplements, conventional foods, and personal care products by millions of Americans to support their health and wellness.
For example, cinnamon, native to Sri Lanka, requires tropical climates with high humidity and temperatures between 70-90ºF for stable growth.
Turmeric, native to India and Southeast Asia, grows best in warm humid climates with temperatures between 68-95ºF and requires 8-10 months of frost-free conditions. …
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