Dried Genovese Basil Whole Leaves from Germany
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.
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
• 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