Dried Thai Basil Leaves from China
Dried Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora (Thai basil) leaves, utilized for antimicrobial properties in natural pharmaceuticals and anise-scented essential oils in perfumery. HTS 1211.90.89.40 covers dried basil for such non-food primary uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis showing low microbial load for dried herbs to expedite clearance
• Declare intended use explicitly on commercial invoice to justify Chapter 12 over Chapter 9 spices
• Watch for admixtures with other herbs that could trigger different subheadings