1211.90.40/Powdered Spearmint Leaves/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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