Organic Ground Tahitian Vanilla from China
Certified organic ground vanilla from Tahitian vanilla orchids, crushed to a fine powder for baking and flavoring applications. Classified under HTS 0905.20.00.00 due to the crushing and grinding process applied to the beans.
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
• Include USDA organic certification documentation referencing approved standards in General Statistical Note 6
• Ensure packaging clearly indicates 'ground vanilla beans' to distinguish from vanilla sugar or extracts
• Test for lead content as vanilla imports have faced scrutiny; maintain batch testing records