Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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