Lavender Infused Honey from China

Artisanal honey blended with lavender extract for a floral taste, popular in gourmet spreads and desserts. Falls under 2106.90.99.88 as flavored honey, separate from botanical extracts or plain varieties.

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

Submit certificates of analysis showing lavender as flavoring, not a separate ingredient

Comply with country-of-origin labeling; EU-sourced lavender may trigger additional scrutiny

Watch for pollen content that could shift classification toward natural honey in 0409