1211.90.40.40/Dried Peppermint Leaves/Germany

Dried Peppermint Leaves from Germany

Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), used primarily in herbal teas, pharmaceutical preparations for digestive aid, and perfumery for minty scents. Classified under HTS 1211.90.4040 as mint leaves of a kind used in pharmacy and perfumery, neither fresh/chilled nor powdered. Meets chapter note for mint species in heading 1211, excluding medicaments or cosmetics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Verify botanical identity via certificates of analysis to confirm Mentha species and purity for mint leaves classification

• Ensure documentation proves primary use in perfumery/pharmacy, not as finished medicaments (Chapter 30) to avoid reclassification

• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as spices (Chapter 9), requiring residue testing if partially processed