0910.99 - Other:

This HTS category, 0910.99, encompasses a broad range of "other spices" that do not fit into more specific subheadings within Chapter 09. It serves as a residual category for spices not otherwise explicitly listed, provided they meet the general definition of spices as aromatic or pungent vegetable substances used primarily for flavoring or coloring food. This includes dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or vegetative substances.

Unlike the sibling category 0910.91.00.00, which specifically covers mixtures of spices qualifying under Note 1(b) of Chapter 9, this category deals with individual spices or mixtures that do not fall under that specific note. Therefore, the primary distinction lies in whether the product is a specific blend defined by the chapter's notes or a more general "other" spice.

The subcategories within 0910.99 provide further refinement for distinct types of "other spices." These include specific entries for "Curry," indicating pre-mixed curry powders or blends. Additional subdivisions exist for "Thyme; bay leaves" and "Origanum (Lippia spp.)," recognizing these as common culinary herbs often classified as spices. Finally, a residual "Other:" subdivision exists to capture any remaining spices not accounted for in the more specific subheadings.