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

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 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