Raw Indigo Leaves from Japan
Unprocessed leaves from Indigofera tinctoria plants, the primary source of natural blue dye used in textiles and crafts. Falls under HTS 1404.90.90.40 as other raw vegetable materials primarily for dyeing, excluding fermented or extracted forms.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prevent quarantine issues with leaf imports
• Document primary dyeing end-use to avoid reclassification as general vegetable products
• Check for endangered species restrictions on certain Indigofera varieties