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
64.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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