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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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