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Heading 0909

Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries

6 declarable lines

Heading 0909 covers seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin and caraway, plus juniper berries. It splits first by the kind of seed or berry and then by whether the goods are neither crushed nor ground or are crushed or ground. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.

Products in this heading

  • Whole coriander seeds
  • Ground coriander
  • Whole cumin seeds
  • Ground cumin
  • Anise seeds
  • Fennel seeds
  • Caraway seeds
  • Juniper berries

How to choose the right subheading

  • Identify the seed or berry by common and botanical name: coriander, cumin, anise, badian, fennel, caraway, or juniper.
  • Check whether the goods are whole and not crushed or ground, then use the neither crushed nor ground line.
  • If the goods are crushed or ground, use the crushed or ground line for the same seed type.
  • For anise, badian, caraway, fennel and juniper berries, use the shared 0909.61 or 0909.62 line based on physical state.

Often confused with

  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum)

    Pepper of the genus Piper is classified in heading 0904, not with seed spices.

    Heading 0904
  • Dried chili peppers or paprika

    Dried or crushed fruits of Capsicum are in heading 0904.

    Heading 0904
  • Cinnamon sticks

    Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers are in heading 0906.

    Heading 0906
  • Ground ginger

    Ginger is in heading 0910, not in the seed-spice heading.

    Heading 0910
  • Nutmeg

    Nutmeg and mace are in heading 0908.

    Heading 0908

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for ground coriander?

Ground coriander is 0909.22.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Whole coriander seeds are 0909.21.00.00, also with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on cumin seeds?

Cumin seeds have a general (MFN) rate of Free: 0909.31.00.00 for neither crushed nor ground and 0909.32.00.00 for crushed or ground.

How do I classify juniper berries?

Classify juniper berries by physical state: 0909.61.00.00 for neither crushed nor ground and 0909.62.00.00 for crushed or ground; both have a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 0909

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