Powdered Spearmint Leaves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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