Dried Rosemary Leaves from Japan
Dried leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis, used in pharmacy for antioxidants and perfumery for fragrance. Explicitly listed in Chapter 12 notes for heading 1211, imported dried under HTS 1211.90.89.
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
• Provide evidence of primary pharmaceutical use to justify Chapter 12 over Chapter 9
• Use proper storage declarations for dried herbs to avoid mold-related rejections
• Label origin country as some regions have restrictions on rosemary imports