Dried Peppermint Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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