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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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