Dried Apple Mint Leaves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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