1211.90.20.00/Crushed Peppermint Leaves/Japan

Crushed Peppermint Leaves from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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