Dried Spearmint Leaves Herbal Infusion
Unmixed dried spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves intended exclusively for herbal tea brewing, meeting the single-species requirement. Classified under HTS 1211.90.40.20 for mint leaves in herbal tea form, used in pharmacy or for infusions. Packaged whole or crushed for optimal steeping.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily in perfumery preparations
Mixtures with odoriferous substances for perfumery go to Chapter 33.
If sold as mixed herbal product with multiple plants
Any blending disqualifies from single-species mint subheading.
If dried but intended as dehydrated vegetable
Dried mint as food vegetable falls under Chapter 7 if not primarily medicinal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact mint species and ensure no additives; FDA prior notice required for tea imports
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to confirm pest-free status for agricultural entry
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