West Indian Bay Leaves from Germany
Dried leaves from the West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa), used in Caribbean cuisine and for essential oil production but imported as whole spice leaves. HTS 0910.99.07.00 covers these as 'bay leaves' based on common commercial designation in spice trade.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Differentiate from allspice (pimento berries) via invoices specifying 'bay leaves' to avoid 0904 classification
• Test for pesticide residues common in tropical sourcing; provide lab analysis to clear CBP holds
• Declare net weight accurately excluding stems for precise duty calculation