Air-Dried Bay Leaves from China
Whole, air-dried leaves from the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), used as a culinary spice. Falls under HTS 0910.99.05.00 for crude or not manufactured bay leaves, retaining natural shape without crushing or powdering.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide origin certificates to confirm bay laurel species, distinguishing from toxic look-alikes like mountain laurel
• Package in breathable containers to prevent mold during transit, as crude leaves are susceptible to moisture
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding stems if separable, to match statistical reporting requirements