Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves from Canada
Fresh mint leaves kept chilled for prompt use in essential oil distillation for perfumery or fresh tinctures. Covered by HTS 1211.90.40 for fresh/chilled mint designated for such specialized uses.
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
• Require temperature logs from origin to entry to validate 'chilled' status
• Phytosanitary certs critical for fresh imports; nematodes common in mint
• Declare extraction yield potential to support perfumery claim