Field Mint Essential Oil from Japan
Steam-distilled oil from field mint (Mentha arvensis variant), in HTS 3301.25.0050 for other mints excluding citrus. Applied in pharmaceutical cooling gels and oral care flavors.
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
• Provide pharmacopoeia compliance certs for menthol-rich mint oils
• Segregate from food-grade shipments to avoid dual-use confusion
• Monitor for seasonal supply variations affecting pricing and duties