Frozen Spearmint Leaves from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use temperature logs for frozen shipments to comply with preservation rules
• Avoid sugar/glaze coatings that could classify as preserved fruits under Chapter 8
• FDA prior notice required for pharmacy-intended plant materials