French Thyme Leaves from Germany
Premium dried thyme from Provence, France, the gold standard for fines herbes blends. Under HTS 0910.99.06.00 as thyme; appellation d'origine adds value. Essential for bouquet garni.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• French export certs mandatory; INAO for protected designations
• Low-volume air freight preserves aroma better than sea for premium
• Allergen-free declaration even though thyme is low-risk