Dried Lemon Balm Mint Infusion
Note: Lemon balm is actually Melissa officinalis (family Lamiaceae), but if classified as mint variant; pure dried leaves for tea. Strictly single species under mint leaves for HTS 1211.90.40.20 herbal infusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing licorice or other Chapter 12 herbs
Mixtures with listed plants like licorice reclassify.
If vegetable for human consumption, not infusion
Primary food use shifts to Chapter 7 vegetables.
If food preparations with mint odor
Odoriferous mixtures for food fall under perfumery chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm exact botanical name on entry docs to match subheading requirements
• Package in food-grade materials compliant with FDA tea import regs
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'sage' which has separate provisions
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