Dried Salal Leaves
Dried leaves from the salal plant (Gaultheria shallon) used in potpourri, wreaths, and floral arrangements. Classified in HTS 1404.90.90.90 as other vegetable products, not fitting textile fibers or plaiting materials specified in chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as fresh foliage for bouquets or ornamental use
Fresh cut foliage falls under Chapter 6 for horticultural products, not unspecified vegetables.
If bamboos or similar split materials for crafting
Chapter notes specify heading 1401 for bamboos and plaiting materials like reeds, excluding from 1404.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain fumigation certificates to meet APHIS requirements for plant material imports
• Document end-use as decorative to prevent reclassification as horticultural products
• Ensure no chemical treatments that could trigger hazardous material declarations
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Betel Leaves
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Dried Banana Leaves
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Seaweed Stems
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Dried Palm Fronds
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