Dried Origanum Leaves (Lippia graveolens) from China
Dried whole leaves of Lippia graveolens, commonly known as Mexican oregano, harvested and sun-dried without further processing. This falls under HTS 0910.99.20.00 as crude or not manufactured origanum (Lippia spp.), distinguishing it from ground or powdered forms in other subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identity via supplier certificates to confirm Lippia spp
• as misclassification to other spices can lead to delays
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure product is free from contaminants, as impure spices may face rejection under 21 U.S.C. 41
• Declare as crude/not manufactured; grinding post-import changes classification and duty