Whole Crude Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens)
Unprocessed whole herb bundles of Lippia graveolens, air-dried in the field with stems and leaves intact. Classified under HTS 0910.99.20.00 for crude origanum (Lippia spp.), excluding any stemming, grinding, or manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground into powder after import or imported pre-ground
Manufactured/ground spices enter under different subheadings with potentially higher duties or requirements.
If dried but containing over 95% moisture-extracted material
Dried vegetables/roots not elsewhere specified could apply if not qualifying as a spice.
If for use in extracts or as herbal material, not direct spice
Heading 1211 covers spice plants for non-culinary extraction purposes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'crude Lippia graveolens' to match HTS description and prevent reclassification
• Check for pesticide residues, as spices must meet FDA import standards; include lab analysis if requested
• Import in bulk bales over 2.3 kg to avoid container dutiability issues noted for tea but applicable analogously
Related Products under HTS 0910.99.20.00
Dried Origanum Leaves (Lippia graveolens)
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.
Sun-Dried Lippia Berlandieri Leaves
Sun-dried crude leaves from Lippia berlandieri, a lesser-known origanum species used in traditional Latin American cuisine. This product is not manufactured, fitting HTS 0910.99.20.00 for crude Lippia spp. spices.
Crude Lippia Dulcis Herb Bundles
Bundled crude herbs from Lippia dulcis, dried naturally without mechanical processing, valued for its sweet-spicy flavor profile. HTS 0910.99.20.00 applies to this unmanufactured origanum (Lippia spp.).
Field-Dried Origanum (Lippia graveolens)
Field-dried whole plants of Lippia graveolens, including leaves and tender stems, in their crude form direct from harvest. Specifically classified under HTS 0910.99.20.00 as not manufactured origanum.