Dried Borage Leaves from Japan
Dried Borago officinalis leaves and flowers for GLA oil precursors in pharmacy. HTS 1211.90.89.90 covers borage as named plant material for pharmaceutical use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish leaves/flowers from seeds (1207.91); only foliage stays 1211
• EU organic certs common; verify no gamma-linolenic extraction occurred