Frozen Mint Leaves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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