Dried Peppermint Leaves
Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), crude and not further manufactured, used primarily in herbal teas, perfumery for minty scents, and pharmacy for digestive remedies. Classified under HTS 1211.90.20.00 as mint leaves fitting the chapter note for plants used in perfumery or pharmacy, neither processed into medicaments nor refined products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried and suitable primarily as a spice for culinary use
Mint processed or presented for food flavoring falls under Chapter 9 spices, excluding crude medicinal/perfumery forms.
If extracted into food flavor essences or oils
Mixtures with solvents for flavoring shift to Chapter 33 preparations, not crude plant parts.
If not listed in heading 1211 note (e.g., non-mint herbs like certain algae misidentified)
Other miscellaneous plants not specifically for perfumery/pharmacy go to 1212, but mint is explicitly 1211.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical identity via certificates of analysis to confirm mint species and purity, avoiding misclassification as spices under Chapter 9
• Ensure product is truly crude (not powdered beyond simple crushing) with no added oils or extracts to stay in 1211.90.20.00
• Provide documentation on end-use (perfumery/pharmacy) if requested, as FDA may scrutinize pharmaceutical intent imports
Related Products under HTS 1211.90.20.00
Fresh Spearmint Leaves
Fresh leaves of spearmint (Mentha spicata), chilled or frozen but crude and unmanufactured, primarily for pharmaceutical teas, essential oil extraction in perfumery, or natural insect repellents. Falls under HTS 1211.90.20.00 per chapter notes covering mint for such purposes, excluding refined products.
Dried Apple Mint Leaves
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.
Crushed Peppermint Leaves
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.
Frozen Spearmint Leaves
Frozen crude spearmint leaves, preserved for pharmacy extracts or perfumery distillation, not manufactured. HTS 1211.90.20.00 includes frozen mint per heading for such primary uses.