Wildflower Comb Honey from China
Pure wildflower comb honey consists of honey stored in its natural beeswax comb, harvested directly from beehives and packaged for retail sale in small consumer portions. It falls under HTS 0409.00.00.10 as comb honey packaged for retail, distinguishing it from bulk honey or extracted honey without comb.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify packaging meets retail sale criteria (typically under 5kg per unit) to avoid reclassification as bulk honey under 0409.00.0040
• Provide certificate of origin and pollen analysis to confirm natural honey status and avoid adulteration disputes
• Check FDA prior notice requirements and ensure labeling includes floral source and 'comb honey' declaration