Dried Basil Leaves from Japan
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.
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
• Indian/Egyptian basil requires fumigation certs; FDA holds for salmonella
• Pharma intent declaration prevents chapter 9 reclassification