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Organic Dried Thyme from Japan

Certified organic dried thyme leaves grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA NOP standards. Classified under HTS 0910.99.06.00 for thyme spices; organic status noted statistically per General Note 6. Popular in health-focused cuisines and natural product lines.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include USDA NOP or equivalent organic certificate; verify via transaction certificate for each shipment

• Segregate organic thyme in storage to prevent cross-contamination with conventional spices

• Declare organic status accurately to avoid statistical misreporting penalties