Dried Sage Leaves

Dried leaves of Salvia officinalis used in herbal pharmacy for digestive remedies and perfumery essential oils. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89.90 as other dried plants/parts for pharmacy or perfumery, explicitly covered by heading 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.

0910.99.60.00Lower: 9.4% vs 35%

If used primarily as spice

Spices of chapter 9 take precedence over 1211 even if dried for dual culinary/pharma use.

3302.10.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing essential oils for perfumery

Mixtures with odoriferous substances exceed pure plant materials of 1211.

1211.90.40Higher: 39.8% vs 35%

If imported in retail packages under 1kg

Retail-packed goods for direct consumption classified separately from bulk.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require phytosanitary certificates; sage often fumigated—check FDA residue limits

Declare as 'culinary/herbal' vs 'pharmaceutical' to stay in 1211; finished teas go to 2101