Bulk Dried Bay Leaves from China
Large-volume dried bay leaves packed in 25kg bags for food manufacturers. HTS 0910.99.07.00 applies to bulk imports designated solely as bay leaf spice, not retail packaged.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10.7%
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
• Opt for bulk over small packages to avoid potential container duty complications
• Provide commercial invoice with clear 'spice for manufacturing' end-use statement
• Screen for foreign matter >1% to meet FDA defect action levels