Dried Dalmatian Sage from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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