Dried Spearmint Leaves from Japan
Dried spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves employed in perfumery for fresh scents, pharmaceuticals for oral care products, and natural insect repellents. Falls under HTS 1211.90.40 per chapter notes for mint plants used in such purposes, provided not converted to Chapter 33 cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming no pesticide residues exceeding FDA limits for herbal imports
• Label as 'dried mint leaves for perfumery/pharmacy' to guide classification away from food-grade Chapter 9
• Avoid powdering beyond 'crushed' state; excessive processing risks shift to flour-like products elsewhere