Dried Vetiver Roots

Dried roots of vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) for aromatic uses, unprocessed. HTS 1404.90.90.90 for unspecified vegetable roots not for textiles.

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 for perfume or medicinal extraction

Aromatic plants for pharmacy/perfume are in 1211.

3301.29.20.00Lower: 18.6% vs 25%

If containing essential oils

Essential oils from roots go to Chapter 33.

1401.90.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 25%

If split for plaiting

Plaiting vegetable materials per notes in 1401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Avoid oil-extracted roots to prevent 3301 classification

CITES documentation if wild-harvested

Odor description helps distinguish aromatic intent

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