Dried Chocolate Mint Herbal Tea from Germany
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.
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 commercial invoices specifying 'not for medicinal use' to avoid Chapter 30 scrutiny
• Ensure residue-free drying; pesticide tests prevent CBP holds