Whole Turkish Bay Leaves from China
Whole, dried leaves from the Mediterranean bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), prized for their essential oils in seasoning meats and sauces. Falls under HTS 0910.99.07.00 as bay leaves in the spices chapter, valued for their flavor-enhancing properties rather than as fresh herbs.
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
• Obtain supplier declarations confirming no irradiation or fumigation unless declared, as spices face radiation testing
• Use bulk packaging over 2.3 kg to simplify container duty rules applicable to smaller tea packs but analogous for spices
• Check for origin-specific FTAs; bay leaves from certain countries may qualify for reduced duties