Fresh Spearmint Leaves from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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