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U.S. imports of menthol (HS 290611) totaled $4.7M in June 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Menthol paid $502K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Menthol (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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906110000 | MENTHOL | $4.7M | 10.74% | 103.74% | $502K |
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) | $6.9M |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $734K | $5.5M | +$4.8M |
| New Jersey | $2.3M | $624K | -$1.6M |
| North Carolina | $16K | $654K | +$637K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $734K | $6.1M | +$5.4M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |