Fresh Salep Tubers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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