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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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