Dried Sage Leaves from Japan
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.
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
• 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