1211.90.89.40/Fresh Lemon Basil Bunches/Germany

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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