Heading 1211
HTS code 1211 — 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
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- General duty rates from 4.8% to 6%, with 13 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1211
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1211.20.1020 | Cultivated (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 > Ginseng roots > Fresh or dried) | Free | kg |
| 1211.20.1090 | Wild (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 > Ginseng roots > Fresh or dried) | Free | kg |
| 1211.20.1500 | Chilled or frozen (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 > Ginseng roots) | 6% | kg |
| 1211.30.0000 | Coca leaf (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) | Free | kg |
| 1211.40.0000 | Poppy straw (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) | Free | kg |
| 1211.50.0000 | Ephedra (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) | Free | kg |
| 1211.60.0000 | Bark of African cherry (Prunus Africana) (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) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.2000 | Crude or not manufactured (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 > Other > Mint leaves) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.4020 | Herbal teas and herbal infusions (single species, unmixed) (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 > Other > Mint leaves > Other) | 4.8% | kg |
| 1211.90.4040 | Other (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 > Other > Mint leaves > Other) | 4.8% | kg |
| 1211.90.6000 | Tonka beans (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 > Other) | 6.6¢/kg | kg |
| 1211.90.8920 | Psyllium seed husks (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 > Other > Other > Fresh or dried > Substances having anesthetic, prophylactic or therapeutic properties and principally used as medicaments or as ingredients in medicaments) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.8931 | Other (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 > Other > Other > Fresh or dried > Substances having anesthetic, prophylactic or therapeutic properties and principally used as medicaments or as ingredients in medicaments) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.8940 | Basil (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 > Other > Other > Fresh or dried) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.8950 | Sage (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 > Other > Other > Fresh or dried) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.8980 | Herbal teas and herbal infusions (single species, unmixed) (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 > Other > Other > Fresh or dried > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.8990 | Other (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 > Other > Other > Fresh or dried > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1211.90.9300 | Chilled or frozen (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 > Other > Other) | 6% | kg |
Documents required to import under 1211
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1211?
- HTS heading 1211 covers 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. It sits in Chapter 12 (oil seeds, grains and fodder) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1211?
- General duty rates from 4.8% to 6%, with 13 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1211 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 12
- 1201Soybeans, whether or not broken
- 1202Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken
- 1203Copra
- 1204Flaxseed (linseed), whether or not broken
- 1205Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
- 1206Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
- 1207Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken
- 1208Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard