Fresh Lemon Basil Bunches from Germany
Fresh bunches of Ocimum basilicum 'Lemon' variety, prized for citral content in aromatherapy oils, natural insecticides, and pharmaceutical teas. Classified in HTS 1211.90.89.40 for fresh basil used primarily in perfumery or pharmacy, chilled or not.
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
• Use refrigerated containers for fresh basil to maintain quality; declare temperature logs for customs
• Avoid packaging that suggests food use (e.g
• no recipe labels) to prevent Chapter 7 reclassification
• Obtain import permits for plant materials from USDA APHIS if entering the US