Mexican Bay Laurel Leaves from China
Dried bay leaves from Mexican laurel varieties, used in moles and traditional dishes. Classified under HTS 0910.99.07.00 for bay leaves as spices, leveraging USMCA benefits for duty-free entry from Mexico.
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
• Leverage USMCA certificate of origin for potential duty-free entry from Mexico
• Ensure airflow in packaging to prevent mold, a common rejection reason for dried leaves
• Declare as 'not for propagation' to stay in spice classification