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Frozen Peppermint Leaves from Germany

Fresh peppermint leaves preserved by freezing, intended for extraction in insecticidal sprays or pharmaceutical tinctures. HTS 1211.90.40 covers chilled/frozen mint plants for such uses, aligning with chapter exclusions for non-medicinal forms.

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%

Import Tips

Maintain cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon entry, preventing thaw-related reclassification

Include end-use statements specifying perfumery/pharmacy to distinguish from general frozen herbs

Test for erucic acid/glucosinolates if blended; pitfalls include mislabeling as oilseeds under 1205