Dried Whole Thyme Leaves from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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