U.S. imports of Menthol (HS 290611) totaled $6.5M in September 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Menthol paid $703K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.64% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Menthol imports of $6.5M in September 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataMenthol (formally hexahydrothymol) is a cyclic terpene alcohol used extensively in flavors, fragrances, oral care, and pharmaceutical preparations, and all US imports enter under the single line 2906110000. Germany and India are the leading suppliers, with Germany supplying primarily synthetic menthol and India a significant source of natural menthol derived from Mentha arvensis cultivation. Buyers should be aware that natural and synthetic menthol are chemically identical for classification purposes but may require different documentation for food, cosmetic, or drug applications reviewed by FDA.
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No — both natural (plant-derived) and synthetic menthol classify under 2906110000 because the HTS does not distinguish by production method for this compound. However, FDA labeling and ingredient-disclosure requirements for food and pharmaceutical applications may require the origin to be specified, so importers should retain documentation of the production process.
Menthol used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or excipient is subject to FDA review at entry. Importers must ensure the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA and that the product meets applicable USP or BP purity standards. Consulting a licensed customs broker and an FDA regulatory specialist is advisable for pharmaceutical-grade shipments.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $61.5M of Menthol.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 2906
Subheading 290611 · $6.5M of $19.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906110000 | Menthol | $4.9M | 10.29% | 100.00% | $504K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2906110000 | Menthol (Hexahydrothymol) | $3.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Germany and India together supply 93% of it. China pays 38.0% duty; Germany 9.5%.
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rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.64% of imports for consumption.