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Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered: > Other: > Mint leaves: > Other

Duty Rate (from China)

39.8%
MFN Base Rate4.8%

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

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate39.8%

Products classified under HTS 1211.90.40

Dried Peppermint Leaves

Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), used primarily in herbal teas, perfumery for minty scents, and pharmaceutical preparations for digestive aids. Classified under HTS 1211.90.40 as mint leaves fitting Chapter 12 notes for plants used in perfumery or pharmacy, not processed into medicaments of Chapter 30.

Dried Spearmint Leaves

Dried spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves employed in perfumery for fresh scents, pharmaceuticals for oral care products, and natural insect repellents. Falls under HTS 1211.90.40 per chapter notes for mint plants used in such purposes, provided not converted to Chapter 33 cosmetics.

Frozen Peppermint Leaves

Fresh peppermint leaves preserved by freezing, intended for extraction in insecticidal sprays or pharmaceutical tinctures. HTS 1211.90.40 covers chilled/frozen mint plants for such uses, aligning with chapter exclusions for non-medicinal forms.

Chopped Dried Mint Leaves

Dried and chopped mint leaves used primarily for pharmacy in digestive remedies and perfumery essences. Permitted under HTS 1211.90.40 as 'cut, crushed or powdered' mint for listed purposes, not extending to Chapter 9 spice products.

Powdered Spearmint Leaves

Finely powdered dried spearmint leaves for use in natural fungicides and pharmaceutical capsules. HTS 1211.90.40 includes 'powdered' mint explicitly for such insecticidal/pharmaceutical roles, per chapter notes.

Dried Apple Mint Leaves

Dried leaves from apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), valued in perfumery for fruity-mint notes and pharmacy for calming infusions. Classed in HTS 1211.90.40 as other mint leaves for primary perfumery/pharmaceutical purposes.

Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves

Fresh mint leaves kept chilled for prompt use in essential oil distillation for perfumery or fresh tinctures. Covered by HTS 1211.90.40 for fresh/chilled mint designated for such specialized uses.