Dried Apple Mint Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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