Dried Lemon Balm Leaves from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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