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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Same rate: 35%

If not specifically sage but other listed herbs like mint

Heading 1211 has subheadings for specific herbs; non-sage herbs like mint go to other subheadings within 1211.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If pelleted or prepared as animal feed

Herbal preparations for animal feed are classified under Chapter 23 as animal feeds, not raw plants.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 35%

If mixed into medicinal formulations

Mixtures of plant materials for therapeutic use become medicaments under Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab tests for essential oil yield to support classification; avoid contamination with culinary-grade sage to prevent duty disputes; use moisture-proof packaging for dried imports

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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.

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.

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.