Dried Lemon Balm Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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