Peppermint-Derived Menthol Powder from China
Menthol powder extracted and purified from peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil. Meets HTS 2906.11.00.00 as chemically defined cyclic terpene alcohol. Stabilized with anti-caking agent for bulk handling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming menthol as principal isomer per chapter note (b)
• Include botanical origin documentation for natural menthol claims and preferential tariff treatment
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which can cause caking and quality issues