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
16%
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
• 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