1211.90.40/Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves/Germany

Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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