Organic Spearmint Oil Steam Distilled
Certified organic spearmint essential oil obtained through steam distillation from Mentha spicata leaves. Falls under HTS 3301.25.00.20 specifically for spearmint oils, other than citrus, in pure form without further mixing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other non-mint plants like rosemary
Heading 3301.29 covers essential oils of other plants; spearmint specificity limits to 3301.25.
If perfumed and sold retail as air freshener base
Chapter notes include odoriferous preparations for retail in 3307; pure oils stay in 3301.
If turpentine by-product from deterpenation
Notes exclude turpentine products of 3805 from Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Provide USDA organic certification and distillation method documentation; mismatches lead to duty reassessment
β’ Label with exact botanical source and 'essential oil' to distinguish from diluted preparations under heading 3307
Related Products under HTS 3301.25.00.20
Native Spearmint Essential Oil
Native (unrectified) spearmint essential oil from Mentha spicata, retaining natural terpenes for therapeutic uses. Classified in HTS 3301.25.00.20 for pure spearmint oils other than citrus.
Rectified Spearmint Oil
Rectified spearmint essential oil, distilled to purify Mentha spicata volatiles for flavor industry. HTS 3301.25.00.20 covers all forms including rectified spearmint oils.
Spearmint Oil Oleoresin Concentrate
Concentrated spearmint oleoresin from Mentha spicata, extracted for potent flavoring in food products. Included under HTS 3301.25.00.20 as extracted oleoresins of spearmint.
Spearmint Resinoid
Spearmint resinoid, alcohol-soluble extract from Mentha spicata for perfumery fixatives. HTS 3301.25.00.20 includes resinoids of spearmint oils.
Enfleurage Spearmint Pomade
Spearmint pomade via enfleurage maceration of Mentha spicata in fat, traditional perfume base. Covered by HTS 3301.25.00.20 concentrates by enfleurage.
Spearmint Terpenic By-Product
Terpenic by-products from spearmint oil deterpenation, used in solvents. HTS 3301.25.00.20 includes such deterpenation products.