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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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