Dried Salal Leaves from China
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.
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
• 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