Lemon Balm-Valerian Sleep Tea from China
Calming nighttime blend of lemon balm leaves and valerian root to promote relaxation and sleep. HTS 2106.90.99.87 applies to this mixed herbal infusion prepared for retail beverage use, excluding medicaments or enzyme preps per chapter exclusions. Naturally caffeine-free.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Avoid health claims on labels to prevent FDA scrutiny as unapproved drugs under 3003/3004
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming no animal products or high meat content per chapter note 1(e)
• Monitor for heavy metals in valerian root, a common issue requiring third-party testing