1211.90.40.40 - Other

This HTS category, 1211.90.40.40, specifically classifies "Other" mint leaves when they are not intended for use as herbal teas or infusions. This implies that the mint leaves classified here are generally intended for purposes other than direct consumption as a beverage, such as in perfumery, medicinal applications, or as flavoring agents in processed foods where the primary classification is not that of a beverage. The key distinction lies in the intended end-use and preparation method.

Unlike the sibling category 1211.90.40.20, which exclusively covers single-species, unmixed mint leaves prepared and packaged for herbal teas and infusions, this category encompasses mint leaves for a broader range of industrial or medicinal applications. For example, mint leaves dried and ground for use in toothpaste or mouthwash, or those processed for essential oil extraction for perfumes, would fall under this classification, provided they are not primarily presented as a beverage ingredient.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification hinges on accurately identifying that the product is indeed mint leaves and that its intended purpose and form exclude it from the more specific herbal tea and infusion category. Proper documentation regarding the intended use and processing of the mint leaves is crucial for accurate classification under this provision.