Cattail Pollen

Pollen collected from cattails (Typha spp.) for dyes or supplements. Classified under HTS 1404.90.90.90 as other vegetable products not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 25%

If medicinal or pharmaceutical grade

Pollen for drugs or pharmacy in 1211.

1401.90.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 25%

If from reeds used in plaiting

Cattail reeds for plaiting specified in 1401 notes.

3203.00.80.00Higher: 28.1% vs 25%

If used as natural dye

Vegetable dyes classified in Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Purity certificates to confirm pollen vs fiber content

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Allergen labeling advisory for pollen imports

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