Dried Apple Mint Leaves from Germany
Dried crude leaves of apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), used in pharmacy for calming infusions and perfumery for fruity-mint accords, not further processed. HTS 1211.90.20.00 applies as a mint species per chapter note, for primary perfumery/pharmaceutical purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include supplier affidavits specifying mint variety to prevent disputes over 'other mint' status
• Avoid retail packaging that implies food use, which could reclassify under spice headings
• Declare moisture content to ensure 'dried' status without triggering fresh produce inspections