New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Dried Lemon Balm Mint Infusion from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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