Apple Mint Essential Oil from China
Distilled essential oil from apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), under HTS 3301.25.0050 for other mint essential oils not of citrus or major mints. Valued in herbal teas, soaps, and calming aromatherapy products.
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
• Include field trial or grower certifications for Mentha suaveolens to support 'other mints' claim
• Test for absence of peppermint markers to prevent reclassification
• Package in dark glass to maintain integrity, with stability data for customs