Dried Peppermint Leaves from Japan
Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), used primarily in herbal teas, perfumery for minty scents, and pharmaceutical preparations for digestive aids. Classified under HTS 1211.90.40 as mint leaves fitting Chapter 12 notes for plants used in perfumery or pharmacy, not processed into medicaments of Chapter 30.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identity via certificates of analysis to confirm mint species and exclude Chapter 30 medicaments
• Ensure product remains unprocessed beyond drying/crushing to avoid reclassification as a finished herbal extract
• Declare moisture content and purity levels; common pitfall is contamination leading to fumigation requirements