Chopped Dried Mint Leaves from Canada

Dried and chopped mint leaves used primarily for pharmacy in digestive remedies and perfumery essences. Permitted under HTS 1211.90.40 as 'cut, crushed or powdered' mint for listed purposes, not extending to Chapter 9 spice products.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

14.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify chop size and drying method in invoices to confirm 'cut/crushed' without full powdering

Obtain phytosanitary certificates; common issue is quarantine for mint-specific pests like aphids

Differentiate batches for pharma vs perfumery to prevent uniform food-grade treatment