Dried Lemon Balm Mint Infusion from Germany
Note: Lemon balm is actually Melissa officinalis (family Lamiaceae), but if classified as mint variant; pure dried leaves for tea. Strictly single species under mint leaves for HTS 1211.90.40.20 herbal infusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm exact botanical name on entry docs to match subheading requirements
• Package in food-grade materials compliant with FDA tea import regs
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'sage' which has separate provisions