Dried Henna Leaves from China
Dried leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant, used primarily for producing natural red dye in hair coloring and body art. Classified under HTS 1404.90.90.40 as raw vegetable material primarily used in dyeing, not further processed into extracts or finished dyes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identity with certificates of analysis to confirm use primarily for dyeing
• Ensure pesticide residue levels meet FDA import standards for plant materials
• Avoid misclassification as processed dye (3212) by importing in raw, unextracted form