Frozen Peppermint Leaves from Germany
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.
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
• 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