Dried Apple Mint Leaves from Germany
Dried leaves from apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), valued in perfumery for fruity-mint notes and pharmacy for calming infusions. Classed in HTS 1211.90.40 as other mint leaves for primary perfumery/pharmaceutical purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use DNA testing for species verification, as hybrid mints challenge identification
• Package to prevent aroma loss, which could question perfumery viability
• Avoid bulk food labeling; specify non-edible pharma grade