Horse Mint Essential Oil from China
Essential oil extracted from horse mint (Monarda punctata, mint family), under 'other mints' HTS 3301.25.0050. Features thymol notes for antimicrobial soaps and herbal remedies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm Monarda genus via botanical assay to validate mint classification
• Test thymol/pulegone ratios for safety and classification accuracy
• Use child-resistant packaging due to potential irritancy