Dried Madder Root from Mexico
Dried roots of Rubia tinctorum, a traditional source of alizarin red dye for textiles and leather. Classified in HTS 1404.90.90.40 as raw vegetable tanning and dyeing material, in whole or coarsely chopped form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'for dyeing/tanning use only' to support classification
• Test for heavy metal contamination common in root imports
• Use bulk packaging to prevent confusion with retail herbal products