Powdered Spearmint Leaves
Finely powdered dried spearmint leaves for use in natural fungicides and pharmaceutical capsules. HTS 1211.90.40 includes 'powdered' mint explicitly for such insecticidal/pharmaceutical roles, per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.8% | +35.0% | 39.8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If defatted/refatted into flour
Partially defatted vegetable flours excluded from 1211 per chapter note, go to 1208.
If used in cosmetic mixtures
Douche preparations or similar cosmetics with mint fall under Chapter 33.
If specifically rosemary instead of mint
Other listed herbs like rosemary have separate mint-excluded subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct particle size analysis to ensure powder qualifies as 'crushed/powdered' not flour under 1208
• Declare intended use clearly; misdeclaration as tea leads to Chapter 21 reclassification
• Comply with FDA botanical labeling for pharma imports to avoid holds
Related Products under HTS 1211.90.40
Dried Peppermint Leaves
Dried leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita), used primarily in herbal teas, perfumery for minty scents, and pharmaceutical preparations for digestive aids. Classified under HTS 1211.90.40 as mint leaves fitting Chapter 12 notes for plants used in perfumery or pharmacy, not processed into medicaments of Chapter 30.
Dried Spearmint Leaves
Dried spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves employed in perfumery for fresh scents, pharmaceuticals for oral care products, and natural insect repellents. Falls under HTS 1211.90.40 per chapter notes for mint plants used in such purposes, provided not converted to Chapter 33 cosmetics.
Frozen Peppermint Leaves
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.
Chopped Dried Mint Leaves
Dried and chopped mint leaves used primarily for pharmacy in digestive remedies and perfumery essences. Permitted under HTS 1211.90.40 as 'cut, crushed or powdered' mint for listed purposes, not extending to Chapter 9 spice products.
Dried Apple Mint Leaves
Dried leaves from apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), valued in perfumery for fruity-mint notes and pharmacy for calming infusions. Classed in HTS 1211.90.40 as other mint leaves for primary perfumery/pharmaceutical purposes.
Fresh Chilled Mint Leaves
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.