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Watermint Essential Oil

Essential oil from Mentha aquatica, with fresh aquatic-mint profile, obtained by enfleurage or distillation. HTS 3301.25.00 includes such other mint oils, used in aquatic fragrances and balms. Concentrates in fixed oils also qualify.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If as resinoid or oleoresin from watermint

Chapter excludes resinoids/oleoresins to 1302 if not pure essential oil.

3301.29.20.00Higher: 18.6% vs 17.5%

If bulk unidentified mint oils

Lack of species-specific ID shifts from mint subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document wild-harvested status sustainably to meet CITES-like scrutiny for aquatic plants

β€’ Ensure no aquatic contaminants in COA for border clearance

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