Dried Peppermint Leaves
Dried leaves of Mentha piperita intended solely for peppermint herbal tea infusions. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89.80 as unmixed, single-species dried plant parts for herbal tea use per subheading. Excluded from other chapters as it's not a cereal, vegetable, or processed product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other mint varieties or herbs
Any mixture disqualifies from 1211, moving to prepared herbal tea preparations.
If not specifically for herbal tea but general pharmacy use
Other dried plants in 1211.90 but different statistical suffix.
If used in food odor/flavor extracts
Chapter 33 for perfumery or flavor extracts, not raw dried leaves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab tests showing zero glucosinolates or erucic acid if questioned on seed purity
• Use clear packaging indicating 'dried leaves for infusion, single species' for compliance
• Watch for FDA scrutiny; improper claims can lead to Chapter 30 reclassification
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