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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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