Dried Apple Mint Tea Leaves from Germany
Single-species dried apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) leaves, unmixed and prepared for herbal infusions and teas. This fits HTS 1211.90.40.20 as other mint leaves for herbal tea use, valued for digestive and calming properties in pharmacy applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content or purity tests if challenged on species identification
• Avoid packaging that implies ready-to-drink; bulk plant material prevents Chapter 21 shift
• Declare intended use as infusion to differentiate from spice uses in Chapter 9