Dried Peppermint Leaves for Herbal Tea from Canada
Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), a single species unmixed, prepared specifically for brewing herbal tea. This product falls under HTS 1211.90.40.20 as mint leaves used primarily for pharmaceutical or infusion purposes, not mixed with other herbs. It is sold in bulk or retail packaging for tea preparation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify single-species purity with lab certificates to avoid reclassification as a mixture under 1211.90.91
• Provide botanical identification and documentation confirming use for tea infusions, not medicaments (Chapter 30)