Ground Puerto Rican Oregano
Finely ground spice derived from Lippia micromeria, a Caribbean variant of oregano used in Puerto Rican sofrito blends. Falls under HTS 0910.99.40.00 for other origanum (Lippia spp.) spices, encompassing ground forms not elsewhere specified in heading 0910. Ideal for seasoning meats and stews.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other seasonings as a prepared sauce mix
Blends or mixed seasonings are classified under 2103 as sauces and preparations, not pure spices.
If imported as whole dried plants for extraction
Uncrushed or unground plants for industrial extraction go to 1211, not as finished culinary spices.
If containing over 5% by weight of seeds
Spices with significant seed content shift to the 'containing no more than 5% by weight of seeds' exclusion criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as ground Lippia spp. to distinguish from 0910.99.20 origanum; include milling process details in entry docs
• For Puerto Rico-sourced, note US statistical exception under 0901-0902 but confirm applicability to 0910 via CBP ruling
• Avoid pepper shell contamination, as prohibited; conduct microbial testing to meet FDA spice standards
Related Products under HTS 0910.99.40.00
Dried Mexican Oregano Leaves
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.
Oregano Brujo Whole Leaves
Whole dried leaves of Lippia berlandieri, known as oregano brujo in Mexican herbal traditions, used both culinarily and medicinally. HTS 0910.99.40.00 applies to other origanum Lippia spp. spices in unground form. Popular in Tex-Mex dishes for its bold, licorice-like taste.
Crushed Lippia Graveolens Spice
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.
Salvian Oregano Dried Herb
Dried Lippia salvian spp. herb, a lesser-known origanum relative from South America used in spice rubs. HTS 0910.99.40.00 for other Lippia spp. spices, neither origanum proper nor seed-heavy.