Dried Peppermint Leaves from Japan
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.
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Import Tips
• 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