Mexican Vanilla Beans Whole Grade A from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Leverage USMCA certificate for zero duty; declare exact grade and length per industry standards
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in invoices