Mexican Vanilla Beans Whole Grade A

High-quality Grade A whole vanilla beans from Mexico, neither crushed nor ground, with plump pods and high vanillin content. HTS 0905.10.00.00 applies to these unprocessed spice beans used in premium extracts. Often duty-free from Mexico under USMCA.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If sold in bulk for medicinal extracts

Medicinal or pharmaceutical end-use shifts to vegetable materials in Chapter 12.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 7.5%

If dried but resembling other dried vegetables

If not specifically identifiable as vanilla, could fall under dried vegetables temporarily.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Leverage USMCA certificate for zero duty; declare exact grade and length per industry standards

โ€ข Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in invoices

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