Fresh Salal Leaves Bunches

Bunches of fresh salal (Gaultheria shallon) evergreen leaves, popular in Pacific Northwest floral designs for texture. HTS 0604.20.00 applies to these fresh, flowerless branches for bouquet use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0604Same rate: 17.5%

If dried for long-term arrangements

Dried salal becomes 'prepared' foliage, changing subheading per processing notes.

0603.90.00.00Higher: 21.5% vs 17.5%

If assembled into wreaths with flowers

Chapter notes include wreaths with flowers under cut flower headings.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If medicinal or raw plant material

Non-ornamental end use (e.g., herbal extracts) moves to Chapter 12 plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include detailed botanical identification on invoices to prevent confusion with similar greens

β€’ Use ventilated crates for air shipment to preserve freshness; declare net weight accurately

β€’ Beware of seasonal quotas or restrictions from exporting countries like Canada