Ground Thyme Leaves
Powdered dried thyme (Thymus vulgaris) leaves for seasoning meats and soups. HTS 0910.12.00.00 includes ground forms of thyme as other spices.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude for extraction, not culinary spice
Plants for perfume or pharmaceutical use in Chapter 12.
If treated as dried herb vegetable
Dried leguminous vegetables/herbs shift if not purely spice.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice required for spice imports; file via ACE system
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as retail to prevent duty shifts
• Test for essential oil content if bordering on extracts
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