Dried Peppermint Leaves

Dried leaves of Mentha piperita used for pharmaceutical teas, digestive aids, and mint flavor in perfumery. HTS 1211.90.89.90 covers mint species as 'other' dried plants for pharmacy/perfumery per chapter note.

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.

0910.99.20.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If primarily for food/spice use

Chapter 9 spices exclude 1211 materials even if suitable for pharmacy.

2101.20Lower: 18.5% vs 35%

If made into herbal tea bags

Retail-prepared herbal infusions classified as extracts of chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Scientific naming mandatory (Mentha spp.); generic 'mint' invites CBP reclassification

Irradiation declarations needed if treated for pests—common for Indian/Chinese origins

Avoid declaring as 'food ingredient' which shifts to chapter 9 or 21