Whole Mace Blades
Dried aril covering of nutmeg seeds, imported in whole blade form without crushing or grinding. This is mace as defined in heading 09.08, distinct from nutmeg or cardamoms, and falls under tariff item 0908.21.00 as mace neither crushed nor ground.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shipment includes whole nutmeg seeds
Nutmeg is classified separately under 09.08, and mixed products may need multiple tariff items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate mace blades from any nutmeg seeds in the shipment to avoid classification issues
• Confirm the blades are dried and not ground or crushed
• Use the correct HS code 0908.21.00 on the Canada Customs Invoice for smooth clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0908.21.00
Bulk Whole Mace for Extraction
Whole mace blades in bulk packaging, neither crushed nor ground, intended for essential oil extraction. As a pure spice form of mace, it retains the essential character of the goods of heading 09.08, and classification under tariff item 0908.21.00 is not affected by the intended end use.
Gourmet Whole Mace Aril
Intact mace arils in whole form, neither crushed nor ground, for gourmet spice blending. This product is unprocessed mace, matching the tariff item's scope as mace not subjected to crushing or grinding, and is not mixed with other substances.
Organic Whole Mace Spice
Certified organic whole mace blades, neither crushed nor ground, for premium culinary use. The organic certification does not affect classification; the product is unprocessed mace within heading 09.08, and no special statistical note alters its tariff item.
Premium Indonesian Whole Mace
High-quality whole mace blades sourced from Indonesia, neither crushed nor ground, prized for essential oil content. As a pure spice form, it is explicitly covered by tariff item 0908.21.00, regardless of origin or quality grade.