Dried Spearmint Leaves from China
Dried spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves employed in perfumery for fresh scents, pharmaceuticals for oral care, and natural insect repellents. Fits HTS 1211.90.4040 for other dried mint leaves used in such purposes, aligning with heading 1211's inclusion of mint species.
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
• Obtain supplier affidavits specifying non-pesticide treatment to comply with FDA import alerts for herbal plants
• Label clearly as 'dried mint leaves for perfumery/pharmacy' to prevent confusion with tea products
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics spice imports; use pharma-grade containers to support classification