Dried Watermint Leaves from Germany
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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