Peppermint Absolute Oil
A peppermint absolute obtained from Mentha piperita via solvent extraction, used in high-end fragrances. As an absolute of peppermint, it is explicitly covered by tariff item 3301.24.00, which includes essential oils, concretes, and absolutes of peppermint.
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 absolute is from a different botanical species or a blend of absolutes.
Absolutes of other plants are classified under 'other' essential oils.
If the absolute is put up in retail packings as a perfume.
Perfumes put up for retail sale are classified in heading 33.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly describe the product as 'peppermint absolute' on the invoice to distinguish it from essential oils
• Provide the solvent extraction details and residual solvent certificates if required
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other absolutes, which would change the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3301.24.00
Aromatherapy Peppermint Oil Blend Base
A pure, unmixed essential oil of peppermint (Mentha piperita) intended as a base for custom aromatherapy blends. It is sold in bulk to formulators and is not put up in retail packings, so it falls squarely under tariff item 3301.24.00 as an essential oil of peppermint.
Food-Grade Peppermint Essential Oil
A food-grade peppermint essential oil derived from Mentha piperita, used as a flavoring agent by confectionery manufacturers. It is a pure essential oil, not mixed with other substances, and is classified under tariff item 3301.24.00 regardless of its end use.
Organic Peppermint Essential Oil
A certified organic essential oil of peppermint (Mentha piperita), obtained by steam distillation for therapeutic and culinary uses. As a pure essential oil of peppermint, it is classified under tariff item 3301.24.00, and its organic status does not affect the tariff classification.
Peppermint Oil Concrete
A concrete extract of peppermint (Mentha piperita), a waxy semi-solid obtained by solvent or enfleurage methods, used in fine perfumery. Tariff item 3301.24.00 covers concretes of peppermint essential oils, making this product classifiable under it.
Peppermint Resinoid Extract
A resinoid extracted from peppermint essential oil, used as a fixative in perfume compounding. Tariff item 3301.24.00 includes resinoids of peppermint, so this product is correctly classified under it.
Pharma-Grade Peppermint Oil
A pharmaceutical-grade essential oil of peppermint (Mentha piperita) used in medicinal inhalers and topicals. Tariff item 3301.24.00 covers all peppermint essential oils, including those of pharmaceutical purity, as long as they are not put up as medicaments in measured doses.