Dried Fennel Leaves from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

11.9%

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

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