3301.24.00.00 - Of peppermint (Mentha piperita)

This HTS category, 3301.24.00.00, specifically covers essential oils derived from peppermint, scientifically known as *Mentha piperita*. These are volatile aromatic substances extracted from the peppermint plant, retaining its characteristic menthol aroma and flavor. This classification encompasses both crude and purified forms of peppermint essential oil, including those that may have undergone processes like deterpenation.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS 3301.25.00 pertains to essential oils of "other mints," which would include species like spearmint (*Mentha spicata*) or corn mint (*Mentha arvensis*), but not peppermint itself. The broader category of "Other" essential oils under 3301.29 is reserved for aromatic oils not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 3301.24 or 3301.25 headings.

As a leaf node, HTS 3301.24.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on the precise identification of the essential oil as originating from *Mentha piperita*. This often necessitates review of product origin documentation, botanical identification, and chemical analysis to confirm the characteristic chemical profile of peppermint oil, primarily its high menthol content, distinguishing it from other mint varieties.