Frozen Peppermint Leaves
Frozen peppermint leaves preserved for extraction in essential oils for perfumery and active compounds in fungicidal sprays. Covered by HTS 1211.90.4040 as other mint leaves (not fresh/chilled/powdered), per chapter note for mint in pharmacy/perfumery uses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled mint leaves have a dedicated subheading, differentiated by preservation method.
If containing insecticides/fungicides
Mint leaves impregnated with pesticides classify as disinfectants under 3808, per chapter exclusions.
If fermented for flavor extracts
Processed into black tea-like flavors, mint shifts to Chapter 9 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon entry, avoiding reclass to fresh (1211.90.4020)
• Test for glucosinolate levels if blended with brassicas to prevent overlap with oilseed exclusions
• Declare intended end-use in Entry Summary to justify 1211 over general vegetable chapters
Related Products under HTS 1211.90.40.40
Dried Peppermint Leaves
Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), used primarily in herbal teas, pharmaceutical preparations for digestive aid, and perfumery for minty scents. Classified under HTS 1211.90.4040 as mint leaves of a kind used in pharmacy and perfumery, neither fresh/chilled nor powdered. Meets chapter note for mint species in heading 1211, excluding medicaments or cosmetics.
Dried Spearmint Leaves
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.
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.
Dried Pennyroyal Leaves
Dried pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) leaves known for insecticidal/flea-repellent uses and pharmaceutical emmenagogues. HTS 1211.90.4040 covers this mint species for such applications, excluding finished insecticides.
Dried Apple Mint Leaves
Dried leaves from apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), utilized in pharmaceutical tinctures and perfumery bases for fruity-mint aromas. HTS 1211.90.4040 applies to this other dried mint variety for such primary purposes.