1211.90.89.40/Dried Holy Basil Leaves/Japan

Dried Holy Basil Leaves from Japan

Dried leaves of Ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil or tulsi), used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for stress relief and as a source of eugenol for perfumery and antifungal applications. Fits HTS 1211.90.89.40 as dried basil for pharmaceutical or insecticidal purposes per Chapter 12 notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Include documentation proving medicinal/pharmaceutical intent, such as buyer contracts, to distinguish from food use

• Check for partial defatting or processing that might shift to heading 1208 flours/meals

• Monitor moisture content in dried basil (<10%) to prevent mold claims during customs inspection

Dried Holy Basil Leaves from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1211.90.89.40