🇺🇸 United States · Dried Rose Petals · FDA + FSMA + USDA APHIS Compliant
Dried Rose Petals Wholesaler & Importer to the United States — for NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta Tea, Cosmetic, Persian, South Asian, Arab Sweet & Ayurvedic Markets
Pakistan's bulk supplier of food-grade Rosa damascena to US botanical wholesalers (Mountain Rose Herbs class, Starwest, Frontier Co-op), tea blenders (Republic of Tea, Harney & Sons, Numi Tea, Rishi Tea), natural cosmetics (Dr. Bronner's, Burt's Bees), Persian/Iranian sweet manufacturers (Westwood LA 'Tehrangeles', Great Neck NY), South Asian mithai houses (Patel Brothers chain, Subzi Mandi NJ, Devon Avenue Chicago), Arab confectionery (Shatila Bakery Dearborn MI), ayurvedic supply (Banyan Botanicals). FDA Prior Notice + FSMA FSVP + USDA APHIS compliant, HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL, USDA Organic available. US HTS 0603.90 General Rate = Free. CIF LA/LB in 25–30 days, NY/NJ 28–32 days. MOQ 100 kg.
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Kohenoor International (Hyderabad, Pakistan) exports food-grade Rosa damascena dried rose petals to US B2B buyers — US botanical wholesalers (Mountain Rose Herbs / Starwest / Frontier Co-op class), tea blenders (Republic of Tea, Harney & Sons), natural cosmetic manufacturers (Dr. Bronner's, Burt's Bees), Persian/Iranian sweet houses (Westwood LA, Great Neck NY), South Asian mithai chains (Patel Brothers), Arab bakeries (Shatila Dearborn), ayurvedic supply (Banyan Botanicals). FOB Karachi → CIF LA/Long Beach 25-30 days via Pacific or NY/NJ 28-32 days via Suez. USD 6.20-9.50/kg by tier. US HTS 0603.90.0000 General Rate of Duty = Free. FDA Prior Notice + FSMA FSVP + USDA APHIS Phytosanitary. HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL, USDA Organic available. Free 50-100g samples to any US address. Contact: WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 · export@kohenoorint.com
USA · Dried Rose Petals at a Glance
| Product | Rosa damascena food-grade A1 petals · Damask Rose |
| Destination Ports | Los Angeles / Long Beach (primary West Coast) · NY/NJ (East Coast) · Houston (Gulf) · Savannah · Seattle · Air: LAX / JFK / ORD / IAH / ATL / MIA |
| Sea Transit | 25–30 days Karachi → LA/LB (Pacific) · 28–32 days Karachi → NY/NJ (Suez) · 30–34 days Karachi → Houston (Suez+Gulf) |
| Air Transit | 2–3 days to JFK, LAX, ORD, IAH (samples) |
| MOQ | 100 kg standard · 50 kg first-order trial |
| FOB Karachi (500 kg) | USD 7.20-8.00 / kg Grade A1 |
| CIF LA (500 kg) | USD 9.40-10.50 / kg landed |
| US HTS Code | 0603.90.0000 |
| Duty | FREE (General Rate of Duty) + MPF + HMF |
| Compliance | FDA Prior Notice · FSMA FSVP · USDA APHIS · HACCP · ISO 22000 · HALAL · USDA Organic available |
| Payment | T/T 30/70 · Citi / JPM / BoA / Wells / HSBC USA L/C · USD primary |
| Languages | English (US English) · Urdu · Arabic · Hindi |
The US Rose Petals Import Market in 2026
The United States — population ~335 million, the world's largest single consumer market for botanical ingredients, herbal teas, natural cosmetics, ayurvedic supplements, and ethnic-diaspora sweet manufacturing — is THE most strategically important Tier 1 commercial market for dried Rosa damascena globally. US dried rose imports exceed 1,800-2,500 metric tonnes annually across food, herbal supplement, cosmetic, ayurvedic, ethnic confectionery, and hospitality applications.
What makes the US market structurally exceptional:
- World's largest US botanical wholesaler distribution chain — Mountain Rose Herbs (Eugene OR, organic herbal leader), Starwest Botanicals (Sacramento CA), Frontier Co-op (Norway IA), Pacific Botanicals (OR), Monterey Bay Herb Co (CA) — collectively distributing to 50,000+ US retail brands, herbalists, and supplement manufacturers.
- Substantial Persian / Iranian-American community ~700K in Greater LA alone (largest Iranian population outside Iran) — Westwood LA aka 'Tehrangeles' is the global hub for Persian sweet manufacturing in North America. Great Neck NY and Houston Iranian community supplement this.
- ~4M South Asian-American community with concentrated hubs: Patel Brothers chain (60+ stores national, founded 1974 Chicago), Edison NJ, Jackson Heights Queens NY, Devon Avenue Chicago, Cary NC, San Jose CA, Sugar Land TX. Major bulk rose buyers for gulab jamun, kulfi, ras malai, barfi, paan, lassi.
- Significant Arab-American community — Dearborn MI hosts the largest concentration in the US — Shatila Bakery (Dearborn), Sahara Sweets (Patterson NJ), Cedars Bakery (Houston), Phoenicia Bakery (Boston) produce ma'amoul, baklava with rose syrup, halva, qatayef.
- US natural cosmetics / clean beauty market — Dr. Bronner's, Burt's Bees, Tom's of Maine, Aveda, plus dozens of US independent clean beauty brands sourcing botanical ingredients.
- US ayurvedic supply chain — Banyan Botanicals (NM), Pukka Herbs USA, Maharishi Ayurveda Products USA serve the growing US wellness market.
- US tea industry growth segment — Republic of Tea (CA), Harney & Sons (NY), Numi Tea (CA), Rishi Tea (WI), The Tao of Tea (OR), Davidson's Organics (AZ), Bigelow Tea (CT) — botanical herbal blend segment growing 8-12% annually.
- US duty treatment exceptional — HTS 0603.90.0000 General Rate of Duty = Free. No FTA preferential rate needed. Combined with low USD freight rates from Karachi, the US delivers among the best landed-cost economics for dried rose petals globally.
Top US Applications of Dried Rose Petals
- US botanical wholesalers — Mountain Rose Herbs, Starwest Botanicals, Frontier Co-op, Pacific Botanicals, Monterey Bay Herb Co. Largest US distribution chain. We supply some US wholesalers under confidentiality; for US brands above 500 kg/year, direct Pakistan sourcing typically delivers superior unit economics.
- US tea blenders — Republic of Tea, Harney & Sons, Numi Tea, Rishi Tea, The Tao of Tea, Davidson's Organics, Bigelow Tea, Stash Tea, Choice Organic Teas. Rose petals in herbal infusions, wellness blends, beauty-from-within ranges, Persian-style chai, premium iced tea SKUs.
- US natural cosmetics — Dr. Bronner's (CA), Burt's Bees (NC), Tom's of Maine, Aveda lines, Indie Lee, Plant Apothecary, dozens of clean beauty brands. Rose petal powder in face masks, body scrubs, soaps; whole petals in artisan soaps; rose water in toners, mists, skincare lines.
- Persian/Iranian sweet manufacturers — Westwood LA 'Tehrangeles', Great Neck NY, Houston Iranian community. Sohan (saffron-rose brittle), gaz (rose-pistachio nougat), baqlava-ye Yazdi, masghati, koloocheh. Major peak: Nowruz (Persian New Year March 20-21).
- South Asian mithai houses — Patel Brothers national chain (60+ stores founded 1974 Chicago), Subzi Mandi NJ, India Sweets & Spices LA, Bombay Sweets Houston, Apna Bazar locations. Edison NJ, Jackson Heights Queens NY, Devon Avenue Chicago, Cary NC, San Jose CA, Sugar Land Houston, Bellevue Atlanta. Gulab jamun, rose kulfi, ras malai, rose-pistachio barfi, rose lassi, gulkand-filled paan. Major peak: Diwali, US Eid al-Fitr.
- Arab confectionery — Shatila Bakery (Dearborn MI, largest US Arab-American hub since 1979), Sahara Sweets (Patterson NJ), Cedars Bakery (Houston), Phoenicia Bakery (Boston). Ma'amoul, baklava with rose syrup, halva, qatayef. Ramadan/Eid peaks.
- US ayurvedic supply chain — Banyan Botanicals (NM), Pukka Herbs USA, Maharishi Ayurveda Products USA, Quantum Health, Himalaya USA. Rose petal extracts in wellness supplements, beauty-from-within capsules, ayurvedic-inspired US supplement brands.
- US craft cocktail and gin distillery industry — rose botanical in craft gin, cocktail garnish supply for premium bar programs across NYC, LA, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Austin.
- US wedding confetti — Kate Aspen, Fall Down Wedding Petals. US wedding market ~2.1M weddings annually. Biodegradable rose petal confetti as premium environmental alternative.
- US luxury hospitality spa programs — Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, St. Regis, The Peninsula, Auberge Resorts. Hammam programs, turn-down service, amenity bottles, rose-petal floral bath services.
- US retail private label — Whole Foods 365, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Target Beauty, Walmart Botanic. Rose-petal premium ranges via US private-label manufacturers sourcing direct from Pakistan.
Shipping Karachi → USA: Pacific vs Atlantic Routes
LA/Long Beach handles ~40% of US container imports from Asia — best frequency and lowest Pacific transit. NY/NJ for East Coast distribution. Houston for Texas/Gulf/Southeast. Savannah growing East Coast alternative with often-faster clearance. Seattle for Pacific Northwest. Note: US Customs Merchandise Processing Fee + Harbor Maintenance Fee additional on top of freight.
Article reviewed by Usman Hayat, Export Director, Kohenoor International. US buyer questions in English: WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 · export@kohenoorint.com