Dried Spearmint Leaves Herbal Infusion from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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