Dried Betel Leaves

Dried leaves of the betel vine (Piper betle), chewed with areca nuts. HTS 1404.90.90 for other vegetable products not covered by tobacco or spice headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 25%

If for pharmaceutical or traditional medicine

Betel classified as medicinal plant material in 1211.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 25%

If dried leaf vegetable for food

Dried vegetables including leaves go to Chapter 7.

2403.99.90Higher: 385% vs 25%

If processed with tobacco substitutes

Smoking or chewing preparations align with Chapter 24.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• FDA import alerts for betel due to oral cancer associations

• Moisture content under 10% to qualify as dried vegetable

• Cultural use declaration vs. tobacco misclassification