Crushed Lippia Graveolens Spice from China
Lightly crushed leaves of Lippia graveolens for enhanced flavor release in cooking, a staple in Oaxacan moles. Classified in HTS 0910.99.40.00 as other origanum (Lippia spp.), covering crushed but not powdered forms of these spices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10.9%
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
• Document crush particle size to differentiate from ground (still 0910.99.40.00) vs. parts (1211)
• FDA registration and prior notice mandatory; test for heavy metals common in spice imports
• Declare net weight accurately; small retail packs may trigger container duties unless from listed free territories