Frozen Mint Leaves
Frozen leaves of peppermint (Mentha piperita) used primarily in herbal teas, pharmaceuticals, and as a natural flavoring agent in perfumery. Classified under HTS 1211.90.93.00 as chilled or frozen parts of mint, a plant specified in heading 1211 for pharmacy and perfumery uses. Not a processed product under Chapter 33.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +35.0% | 41% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried and used primarily as a spice
Dried mint shifts to Chapter 9 as essential oils or spice preparations, not raw plant parts.
If extracted into food flavoring essences
Processed extracts for food use fall under Chapter 33 mixtures of odoriferous substances.
If simply frozen vegetables not for perfumery/pharmacy
General frozen vegetable parts go to Chapter 7 if primary use is food, not specialized purposes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the plant species matches heading 1211 note (e.g
• mint) and confirm chilling/freezing without extraction to avoid Chapter 33
• Provide lab certification proving no processing into medicaments (Chapter 30) or perfumes; declare exact temperature maintained
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