1211.90.89.80/Dried Lemon Balm Leaves/Japan

Dried Lemon Balm Leaves from Japan

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 — 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%

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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