Dried Fennel Leaves from China
Dried fennel leaves (Foeniculum vulgare) are the feathery fronds harvested and dried whole or chopped for herbal teas and seasonings. HTS 0712.90.70.00 covers these as dried fennel not further prepared.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.9%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Distinguish leaf from seed; fennel seeds classify under 0909.61, not vegetables
• Test for moisture content below 10% to confirm 'dried' status per chapter definitions
• Use invoices specifying 'whole/cut dried leaves only' to avoid heading 0909 confusion