Peppermint Oil from Mentha Arvensis from China
Steam-distilled peppermint oil specifically derived from Mentha arvensis (cornmint), valued for its menthol content in therapeutics. Classified under HTS 3301.25.00.10 due to its origin from cornmint plant, explicitly including such peppermint varieties. Used pure in inhalers and confectionery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide botanical certification proving Mentha arvensis derivation to distinguish from true peppermint (3301.24)
• Include GC-MS analysis for menthol purity
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics 3301.29 other mints