Dried Peppermint Leaves

Dried leaves of Mentha piperita, utilized in pharmacy for digestive aids and perfumery for essential oils. HTS 1211.90.89 covers this as mint species per Chapter 12 notes, dried and suitable for medicinal purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Same rate: 35%

If chilled, frozen, or not dried

Fresh or frozen mint leaves fall under the separate fresh/frozen subheading.

3302.10.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing added odoriferous substances

Mixtures with scents become perfumery preparations in Chapter 33.

0902.30.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If processed like tea leaves

Peppermint prepared for beverage infusion may classify under Chapter 9 teas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Declare mint species accurately to distinguish from ornamental herbs

โ€ข Ensure no essential oil extraction has occurred to stay in Chapter 12

โ€ข Test for contaminants as herbal teas may overlap with FDA oversight