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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily for food/spice use
Chapter 9 spices exclude 1211 materials even if suitable for pharmacy.
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
Related Products under HTS 1211.90.89.90
Dried Rosemary Leaves
Dried Rosmarinus officinalis leaves for antioxidant supplements, pharmacy, and essential oils in perfumery. Classified in residual 1211.90.89.90 as specifically named in heading 1211 chapter notes.
Dried Basil Leaves
Dried Ocimum basilicum leaves used in pharmacy for anti-inflammatory preparations and perfumery bases. HTS 1211.90.89.90 as other plants explicitly listed in 1211 chapter note.
Dried Hyssop Herb
Dried Hyssopus officinalis aerial parts used in pharmacy for respiratory remedies and insecticidal preparations. Residual classification under 1211.90.89.90 for named plants in chapter notes.
Dried Borage Leaves
Dried Borago officinalis leaves and flowers for GLA oil precursors in pharmacy. HTS 1211.90.89.90 covers borage as named plant material for pharmaceutical use.
Dried Rue Leaves
Dried Ruta graveolens foliage used in traditional pharmacy and insect repellent preparations. Classifies under 1211.90.89.90 as other dried plants listed in chapter notes.
Dried Wormwood Herb
Dried Artemisia absinthium used in pharmacy for bitters/digestives and absinthe perfumery base. HTS 1211.90.89.90 for named wormwood species.