Crushed Peppermint Leaves from Canada
Lightly crushed but crude dried peppermint leaves for easier extraction in pharmacy or fungicidal sprays, still unmanufactured. Classified in 1211.90.20.00 as allowed 'cut, crushed or powdered' mint for perfumery/insecticidal uses.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document crushing process as minimal to avoid 'manufactured' upgrade to higher subheadings
• Phytosanitary certificates essential for crushed forms prone to contamination claims
• Specify insecticidal end-use in invoices for potential EPA review