Dried Peppermint Leaves from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

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

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