Fresh Salep Tubers from Japan
Fresh orchids tubers used for salep powder in Middle Eastern drinks, high in starch and mucilage. HTS 0714.90.3900 includes salep as named fresh/chilled high-starch tubers. Rare import for specialty food and traditional medicine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check CITES permits as orchid tubers; wild collection may require sustainability certification
• Import in small quantities due to niche demand; overstock leads to drying and reclassification
• Document as 'Orchis spp. tubers' for accurate heading match