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1211.90.89.40/Dried Holy Basil Leaves/Mexico

Dried Holy Basil Leaves from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1211.90.89.40