Cajun Gumbo File Powder
Sassafras leaf and thyme powder blend used as thickener and seasoning in Creole gumbos. HTS 2103.90.80.00 classifies this as mixed seasoning despite primary thickening function.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.4% | +37.5% | 43.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure sassafras leaves without thyme mixture
Medicinal plants classify separately from culinary mixed seasonings.
If sassafras bark extract used for flavoring
Vegetable saps and extracts have dedicated headings outside condiments.
If thyme-only powder
Single herb powders remain in Chapter 9 rather than mixed Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide safrole content analysis certificates under FDA 50ppm limit
• Label botanical names (sassafras albidum) for accurate identification
• Distinguish from pure sassafras to avoid medicinal herb classification
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