Whole Crude Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens) from China

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.

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

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