Dried Chocolate Mint Herbal Tea from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not for medicinal use' to avoid Chapter 30 scrutiny
• Ensure residue-free drying; pesticide tests prevent CBP holds