Dried Lemon Balm Leaves

Dried leaves of Melissa officinalis for unmixed lemon balm herbal tea. HTS 1211.90.89.80 covers this single-species product as a dried plant part for infusions, excluded from 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.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If prepared as herbal supplement

Chapter 30 for medicinal preparations beyond simple dried herbs.

1211.90Same rate: 35%

If mixture of multiple species

1211.90.91 for other unmixed but non-tea herbs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Heavy metal testing common for herbal imports; include results in docs

Label botanical name prominently for CBP verification

Avoid retail packaging that implies readiness for consumption