Frozen Mint Leaves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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