0910.99.40.00/Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves/Japan

Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves from Japan

Dried leaves from Lippia graveolens, commonly known as Mexican oregano, used as a spice in Latin American cuisine for its intense, citrusy flavor. Classified under HTS 0910.99.40.00 as 'other' origanum (Lippia spp.) spices, distinct from true oregano (Origanum vulgare) in the Lamiaceae family. This subheading covers ground or unground forms imported for culinary use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

3.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify botanical identity as Lippia spp. via certificate of analysis to confirm classification under 0910.99.40.00 and avoid misclassification as true oregano

• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for spices; test for contaminants like salmonella, as impure spices may be prohibited under 21 U.S.C. 41

• Provide documentation on processing (dried/ground) and origin; common pitfall is contamination leading to rejection at port