Betel Leaves from China
Fresh or dried leaves of the betel vine (Piper betle) used for chewing with areca nut in cultural practices. Falls under HTS 1404.90.90.90 as other vegetable products not specified elsewhere, distinct from vegetable fibers for textiles.
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates to comply with phytosanitary requirements for leaf imports
• Label clearly as food-grade if intended for consumption to avoid medicinal classification pitfalls
• Avoid bulk packaging that could be mistaken for raw materials under heading 1401