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U.S. imports of essential oil of peppermint (mentha piperita) (HS 330124) totaled $3.6M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Essential Oil of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) paid $452K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $3.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Essential Oil of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) imports of $3.6M in April 2026 ran 95% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPeppermint oil derived specifically from Mentha piperita is classified under a single 10-digit line (3301240000) and is one of the most commercially significant mint oils in US trade, serving the flavor, pharmaceutical, oral care, and personal care sectors. India is the leading supplier, leveraging its large-scale Mentha piperita cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, with the United Kingdom and Canada also among the top sources. Menthol content and chiral purity are key quality specifications that buyers routinely verify, as these parameters directly affect end-use suitability and pricing. Importers should note that peppermint oil intended for pharmaceutical or dietary supplement use may require additional FDA documentation.
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Heading 330124 is restricted to oil derived from Mentha piperita specifically. Other mint species — including cornmint (Mentha arvensis) and spearmint (Mentha spicata) — fall under 330125. Because cornmint oil is sometimes sold commercially as a peppermint substitute, importers should require botanical source documentation to ensure correct classification and avoid misdescription.
Buyers in pharmaceutical and oral care markets typically specify minimum menthol content, menthone-to-menthol ratio, and optical rotation (to confirm natural L-menthol dominance). ISO 856 and the European Pharmacopoeia monograph are common reference standards. Importers should request a full GC/MS certificate of analysis and, for drug or dietary supplement use, confirm that the supplier's facility meets FDA current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $2.9M | $20K | -$2.9M |
| MEXICO | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $560K | $234K | -$326K |
| JAPAN | -- | $767K | +$767K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3301240000 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) | $3.6M | 12.37% | $452K |
ESSENTIAL OILS OF PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3301240000 | ESSENTIAL OILS OF PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) | $5.8M |
ESSENTIAL OILS OF PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA)
125.1K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.2M | $857K | -$366K |
| Texas | $408K | $1.6M | +$1.2M |
| Oregon | $703K | $1.2M | +$495K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACOMA, WA | $1.1M | $815K | -$258K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $561K | $406K | -$155K |
| SANTA TERESA, NM | -- | $923K | +$923K |