Dried Salal Leaves from Japan
Leathery salal (Gaultheria shallon) leaves dried to a deep evergreen hue, commonly used in Pacific Northwest-style bouquets for texture and volume. Falls under HTS 0604.90.30.00 as dried foliage prepared for ornamental bouquets.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if harvested from protected coastal regions, as some salal sources may require documentation
• Declare moisture content below 10% to confirm fully dried status per customs inspection
• Avoid mixing with fresh greens in shipments to prevent contamination claims