Watermint Essential Oil from China
Essential oil derived from watermint (Mentha aquatica) through steam distillation, falling under 'other mints' in HTS 3301.25.0050 as a non-citrus, terpeneless-or-not mint oil. Commonly used in natural insect repellents and therapeutic blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 botanical identification and distillation method documentation to distinguish from major mints like peppermint
• Check for terpene content; high deterpenation may shift to related by-products but remains in this subheading
• Label accurately to prevent confusion with perfumed preparations under 3307