Spearmint Essential Oil from China
Pure spearmint essential oil (Mentha spicata) extracted via steam distillation, terpeneless or not, used in aromatherapy and flavoring. Classified under HTS 3301.25.00 as an essential oil of other mints, distinct from citrus fruit oils. It captures the characteristic minty aroma from mint leaves.
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
• Verify purity and origin certificates to confirm classification as essential oil of mints, avoiding reclassification as extracts under 1302
• Provide GC-MS analysis reports for authentication, as customs may test for adulteration or synthetic content
• Label containers with botanical name (e.g
• Mentha spicata) and extraction method to prevent disputes over 'other mints' scope