Dried Genovese Basil Whole Leaves

Whole dried leaves of Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese', standard for pesto but imported here for linalool-rich oils in perfumery and natural fungicides. HTS 1211.90.89.40 specifies dried basil for primary non-culinary uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Same rate: 35%

If ginseng or licorice roots

Other specific medicinal roots have separate subheadings within 1211.90.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If processed into animal feed residues

Post-extraction basil residues become feed under Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'whole leaves, not powdered' on entry to match description and avoid 0910 spice

Test for erucic acid or glucosinolates if blended with oilseeds, per subheading notes

Register with FDA if any pharmaceutical claims are associated with the shipment

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