Peppermint Terpeneless Essential Oil

Terpeneless essential oil obtained from Mentha piperita via deterpenation process. Falls under HTS 3301.29.51.50 as 'other' non-citrus essential oils, including terpenic by-products. Commonly used in food flavoring and oral care products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

3301.29.20.00Higher: 18.6% vs 7.5%

If not terpeneless (full-strength peppermint oil)

Standard peppermint essential oils are specifically provided for in 3301.29.20, excluding them from 'other'.

3302.10.50.00Higher: 19.4% vs 7.5%

If dissolved in fats, oils, or waxes as concentrates

Concentrates of essential oils in fats or fixed oils shift to mixtures under heading 3302.

1518.00.40.00Higher: 25.5% vs 7.5%

If for industrial flavor blends in vegetable fats

If used as incomplete flavoring essences in fats, it may classify under Chapter 15 for mixed preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing details showing deterpenation to distinguish from crude oils under 3301.29.20

Ensure COA confirms terpeneless status to avoid reclassification as a terpenic by-product

Package in retail-ready retail sizes carefully, as chapter notes may push retail preparations to 3302