Fresh Spearmint Leaves
Fresh leaves of spearmint (Mentha spicata), chilled or frozen but crude and unmanufactured, primarily for pharmaceutical teas, essential oil extraction in perfumery, or natural insect repellents. They fall under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plant parts of a kind used primarily in pharmacy or for insecticidal purposes, not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the primary use is perfumery
Mint for perfumery may have a more specific tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain the cold chain (chilled or frozen) during transport to preserve the crude state
• Provide documentation of the botanical species (Mentha spicata) and intended use
• Ensure no additives or processing are applied before import
Related Products under Tariff item 1211.90.90
Chopped Dried Mint Leaves
Dried and chopped mint leaves used primarily in pharmacy for digestive remedies and perfumery essences. They fall under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plant parts of a kind used primarily in pharmacy or perfumery, not elsewhere specified, as they are cut or crushed but not further processed.
Crushed Peppermint Leaves
Crushed dried peppermint leaves (Mentha piperita), lightly crushed for easier extraction in pharmacy or fungicidal sprays, still unmanufactured. They are classified under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plants of a kind used primarily in pharmacy or for insecticidal purposes, not elsewhere specified.
Crushed Tonka Bean Pieces
Crushed dried tonka beans cut into small pieces for easier extraction in insecticidal formulations or perfume bases. They are classified under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plant parts of a kind used primarily in perfumery or for insecticidal purposes, not elsewhere specified.
Dried Apple Mint Leaves
Dried crude leaves of apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), used in pharmacy for calming infusions and perfumery for fruity-mint accords, not further processed. They fall under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plant parts of a kind used primarily in pharmacy or perfumery, not elsewhere specified.
Dried Pennyroyal Leaves
Dried pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) leaves known for insecticidal/flea-repellent uses and pharmaceutical emmenagogues. They are classified under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plants of a kind used primarily for insecticidal purposes or in pharmacy, not elsewhere specified, excluding finished insecticides.
Dried Peppermint Leaves
Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), crude and not further manufactured, used primarily in herbal teas, perfumery for minty scents, and pharmacy for digestive remedies. They are classified under tariff item 1211.90.90 as 'Other' plants of a kind used primarily in pharmacy or perfumery, not elsewhere specified.