Dried Salal Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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