Dried Rooibos Leaves from Japan
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.
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
• South African origin requires CITES if wild-harvested; verify cultivated status
• Document fermentation process doesn't alter classification from raw plant parts