Dried Whole Thyme Leaves from Germany
Dried whole leaves of the thyme plant (Thymus vulgaris), harvested and air-dried without further processing. Classified under HTS 0910.99.05.00 as crude or not manufactured thyme, a spice in its natural, unground form.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identity via lab testing to confirm thyme species and prevent misclassification as other herbs
• Ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards; provide certificates of analysis for contaminants like heavy metals
• Avoid grinding or stemming prior to import to maintain 'crude' status and qualify for this tariff rate