Dried Lavender Stems from Japan
Stems of lavender naturally dried to retain their gray-green foliage and subtle fragrance, used as filler in everlasting bouquets and potpourri bases. HTS 0604.90.30.00 covers these dried grasses suitable for ornamental purposes without flower buds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include drying method documentation (air-dried vs. oven-dried) to prove ornamental preparation and avoid fresh classification
• Watch for mold during storage; fumigation certificates may be needed if pests are detected at entry
• Bundle counts must match invoices precisely, as discrepancies can trigger valuation audits