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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2101.20Lower: 18.5% vs 35%

If blended with other mint varieties or herbs

Any mixture disqualifies from 1211, moving to prepared herbal tea preparations.

1211.90Same rate: 35%

If not specifically for herbal tea but general pharmacy use

Other dried plants in 1211.90 but different statistical suffix.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

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