Dried Basil Leaves

Dried Ocimum basilicum leaves used in pharmacy for anti-inflammatory preparations and perfumery bases. HTS 1211.90.89.90 as other plants explicitly listed in 1211 chapter note.

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.

1211.90.40Higher: 39.8% vs 35%

If retail consumer packages

Retail vs bulk packaging splits within 1211.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 35%

If imported as spice

Chapter 9 governs culinary herbs over pharma potential.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Indian/Egyptian basil requires fumigation certs; FDA holds for salmonella

Pharma intent declaration prevents chapter 9 reclassification