Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves from Japan
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 — 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
• 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