Dried Watermint Leaves

Dried watermint (Mentha aquatica) leaves for insecticidal properties in natural repellents and pharmaceutical antispasmodics. Qualifies under HTS 1211.90.4040 for other mint leaves in perfumery/pharmacy/insecticidal uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+35.0%39.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Same rate: 39.8%

If for retail sale as unmilled hops or similar

Certain composite goods like hop-mint mixes fall under other 1211 subheadings.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 39.8%

If partially defatted and refatted

Per chapter note, defatted/refatted mint meals go to heading 1208 flours.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Screen for heavy metals common in aquatic plants; include test reports in import docs

Avoid selling as sets with fruits/seeds, which may classify under 1209 sowing seeds

Document non-medicament status to dodge Chapter 30 scrutiny