Frozen Peppermint Leaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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