1211.90.89.40/Fresh Lemon Basil Bunches/Mexico

Fresh Lemon Basil Bunches from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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

• 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

Fresh Lemon Basil Bunches from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1211.90.89.40