Dried Vetiver Roots from China
Dried roots of vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) for aromatic uses, unprocessed. HTS 1404.90.90.90 for unspecified vegetable roots not 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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Avoid oil-extracted roots to prevent 3301 classification
• CITES documentation if wild-harvested
• Odor description helps distinguish aromatic intent