Essential Oils of Mints (Other)

Cornmint (3301250010) and spearmint (3301250020) oils are the commercially dominant products within this heading, with two residual NESOI lines covering other mint varieties. India leads US imports, primarily through its large cornmint oil industry, which produces the natural menthol precursor widely used in confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco. China is also a significant supplier, particularly for cornmint oil, introducing Section 301 tariff exposure that importers must factor into landed-cost calculations. Spearmint oil, sourced in part from Canada, serves distinct flavor applications in chewing gum and oral care where carvone — not menthol — is the key active compound.

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