1211.90.40.40/Dried Watermint Leaves/Japan

Dried Watermint Leaves from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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