1211.90.40.20—Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, herbal teas and herbal infusions (single species, unmixed)
HTS 1211.90.40.20 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, herbal teas and herbal infusions (single species, unmixed). It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, Section II: Vegetable Products, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.
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HTS 1211.90.40.20 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, herbal teas and herbal infusions (single species, unmixed). It belongs to Chapter 12 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 1211.90.40.20?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 1211.90.40.20 is 4.8%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 1211.90.40.20?
Yes. Imports of HTS 1211.90.40.20 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 1211.90.40.20?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 1211.90.40.20 is 25%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 1211.90.40.20?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 1211.90.40.20 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 1211.90.40.20 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 1211.90.40.20 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility