Dried Rooibos Leaves

Dried fermented leaves of Aspalathus linearis for pure rooibos herbal infusion. Classified in 1211.90.89.80 as single-species dried plant material for tea, per heading 1211 notes including mint-like herbs.

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.

0902.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed like black tea

Tea (Camellia sinensis) or imitations processed similarly go to Chapter 9.

2101.20Lower: 18.5% vs 35%

If sold as flavored rooibos infusion

Flavored or mixed preparations shift to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

South African origin requires CITES if wild-harvested; verify cultivated status

Document fermentation process doesn't alter classification from raw plant parts