Dried Common Sage Leaves
Dried leaves of Salvia officinalis, commonly known as common sage, used primarily in herbal medicine for digestive aid and as an ingredient in natural insect repellents. This product falls under HTS 1211.90.89.50 as dried sage, a plant part used for pharmaceutical and insecticidal purposes, not processed into medicaments or insecticides of other chapters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily as a spice or seasoning
Spices like sage fall under Chapter 9 when intended for culinary flavoring rather than pharmaceutical or insecticidal purposes.
If in powdered form and mixed with other algae or seaweeds
Powdered mixtures including algae are classified under heading 1212 for seaweeds and algae, excluding pure plant parts.
If extracted vegetable saps or juices are present
If sage is processed to yield saps or extracts, it shifts to Chapter 13 for vegetable saps and extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical identity with certificates of analysis to confirm Salvia officinalis; ensure pesticide residue levels comply with FDA import standards; declare as dried herb not for culinary use to avoid reclassification
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Fresh Sage Herb Bundles
Fresh bundles of sage leaves (Salvia officinalis) harvested for use in essential oil production for perfumery and natural fungicidal sprays. Classified under HTS 1211.90.89.50 as fresh sage primarily for perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes, meeting chapter exclusions for medicaments.
Dried Dalmatian Sage
Dried leaves of Salvia officinalis var. dalmatica, prized for high essential oil content in pharmaceutical throat lozenges and natural insecticidal dusts. Fits HTS 1211.90.89.50 as dried sage for pharmacy and insecticidal uses, per chapter notes excluding finished medicaments.
Cut and Sifted Dried Sage
Cut and sifted dried sage leaves (Salvia officinalis) for infusion in herbal teas targeting throat infections and as base for fungicidal powders. Under HTS 1211.90.89.50 as dried, cut sage for pharmaceutical and similar purposes, not spices or finished products.
Organic Dried Sage Leaves
Certified organic dried Salvia officinalis leaves for natural remedy production and perfumery extracts. Classified in HTS 1211.90.89.50 as dried sage for pharmacy, perfumery, or insecticidal uses, with organic certification supporting non-food intent.
Powdered Dried Sage Herb
Finely powdered dried sage (Salvia officinalis) for capsule filling in supplements and natural antifungal dusts. HTS 1211.90.89.50 covers powdered dried sage as plant parts for pharmacy or similar, before further processing into excluded products.
Chilled Fresh Sage Sprigs
Chilled fresh sage sprigs maintained at low temperatures for prompt use in essential oil distillation for perfumery and pharmacy. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89.50 as chilled sage for perfumery/pharmaceutical purposes, per chapter scope.