Dried California Bay Leaves from Germany
Dried leaves from the California bay laurel tree (Umbellularia californica), commonly used in culinary applications for flavoring soups and stews. Classified under HTS 0910.99.07.00 as bay leaves, specifically within the 'other' category for thyme and bay leaves under spices, due to their aromatic properties and use as a spice despite being from a different species than European bay.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.2%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify botanical identity as bay leaves (Lauraceae family) via certificates of analysis to avoid misclassification as herbs
• Ensure product is free from contaminants; provide phytosanitary certificates as spices are subject to FDA and USDA import alerts
• Label accurately as 'bay leaves' without additives to prevent duty reclassification or penalties