Dried Chocolate Mint Herbal Tea
Pure, unmixed dried chocolate mint (Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate') leaves for single-species herbal tea production. Under HTS 1211.90.40.20 for mint-based infusions used in perfumery or pharmaceutical preparations like soothing teas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing tea (Camellia sinensis)
Any true tea blend moves to Chapter 21 preparations.
If fresh or chilled mint leaves
Fresh condition excludes from dried herbal tea subheading.
If as crushed seeds rather than leaves
Mint seeds classify under different Chapter 9 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not for medicinal use' to avoid Chapter 30 scrutiny
• Ensure residue-free drying; pesticide tests prevent CBP holds
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