Dried Chamomile Flowers

Dried flowers of Matricaria chamomilla used exclusively for brewing single-species chamomile herbal tea. Classified under HTS 1211.90.89.80 as a fresh or dried plant part primarily for herbal infusions, unmixed with other species. Meets chapter notes for heading 1211 as it is not a processed medicament or perfumery product.

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.

2101.20Lower: 18.5% vs 35%

If mixed with other herbs or flavors

Mixtures of herbal teas, even if based on single plants, fall under Chapter 21 as preparations.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 35%

If processed into spiced or flavored form

Spices or mixtures with added seasonings move to Chapter 9 headings.

3003.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If marketed as a pharmaceutical preparation

Chapter 30 covers medicaments, excluding simple dried plant parts under 1211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide botanical identification and purity certificates confirming single species and no additives

Label as 'for herbal tea infusion only' to distinguish from medicinal preparations in Chapter 30

Avoid common pitfall of blending with flavors, which shifts to 2101.20 as mixed herbal teas