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U.S. imports of thyme, saffron, and bay leaves (SITC 07528) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Thyme, Saffron, and Bay Leaves paid $16K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $158K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSaffron — the world's most expensive spice by weight — dominates the commercial value profile of this heading, with strict adulteration concerns driving FDA scrutiny at entry. Thyme and bay leaves, traded in dried whole-leaf and ground forms, serve food manufacturing and culinary retail markets, while saffron's thread versus powder presentation is a critical specification that affects both pricing and fraud risk. Importers of saffron in particular should be prepared for FDA sampling to verify authenticity and rule out adulteration with safflower, turmeric, or synthetic colorants. Classification and admissibility are complex — consult a licensed customs broker or FDA for guidance specific to your shipment.
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Saffron is one of the most frequently adulterated spices in global trade due to its high value. FDA may detain shipments for laboratory testing to confirm that the product is genuine Crocus sativus stigmas and has not been blended with safflower petals, turmeric, or synthetic dyes. Importers should source from reputable suppliers with third-party authentication certificates and be prepared for potential examination delays.
Both whole dried thyme and ground thyme fall within this heading, as the classification is based on the commodity identity rather than the degree of comminution. However, the processing state should be clearly stated on commercial invoices because ground or powdered spices may face different FDA sampling protocols and are more susceptible to adulteration claims than whole-leaf product.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $915K | -- | -$915K |
| AFGHANISTAN | $509K | -- | -$509K |
| GREECE | $113K | -- | -$113K |
| FRANCE | $41K | -- | -$41K |
| INDIA | $25K | -- | -$25K |
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