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Pure Peppermint Essential Oil from Japan

Pure peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil extracted via steam distillation, used in aromatherapy and flavoring. Classified under HTS 3301.24.00.00 as an essential oil of peppermint, whether terpeneless or not. It is sold in small retail bottles for direct consumer use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm Mentha piperita species; ensure proper labeling as 'essential oil' not 'perfume' to avoid reclassification; test for terpene content if claiming terpeneless status