Egyptian Thyme Leaves from China
High-quality dried thyme leaves from Egypt's Nile Delta, prized for oil content and earthy notes. Fits HTS 0910.99.06.00 as pure thyme spice, excluding mixtures. Used in tagines, soups, and meat marinades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Egyptian export health cert confirming free from pepper shells or impurities
• Test for heavy metals common in Delta soils; provide analysis to CBP if requested
• Declare net weight excluding stems for accurate duty calculation