Dried Peppermint Leaves from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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