Fine Ground Cardamom for Baking
Ultra-fine ground cardamom powder milled for baking mixes and pastries. As a ground form of cardamom, it is classified under tariff item 0908.32.00, which covers all crushed or ground cardamoms regardless of particle size or intended use.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cardamom is in whole form (e.g., pods) and not ground.
Whole cardamom falls under the 'neither crushed nor ground' subheading.
If the ground cardamom is mixed with other substances and loses its essential character as cardamom.
Chapter note 1 states that mixtures not retaining the essential character of the goods are classified as mixed condiments or seasonings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as ground cardamom under 0908.32.00; if it is part of a pre-mixed baking spice blend, check if it retains the essential character of cardamom or if it should be classified as a mixed seasoning under 21.03
• Ensure the packaging labels the product clearly to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Consider the country of origin for potential duty relief under free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 0908.32.00
Bulk Ground Cardamom Wholesale
Bulk ground cardamom supplied in large quantities for food manufacturing and spice blending. This product is crushed or ground cardamom, which falls squarely under tariff item 0908.32.00 as it is not in whole form and is intended for industrial use.
Ground Green Cardamom Powder
Finely ground powder made from dried green cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum), used as a culinary spice. This product is explicitly crushed or ground cardamom, falling under tariff item 0908.32.00, which covers all ground forms of cardamom.
Ground White Cardamom Spice
Ground white cardamom derived from bleached green pods, finely crushed for desserts and beverages. This product is a crushed or ground form of cardamom, and tariff item 0908.32.00 applies regardless of the color variation resulting from processing.
Organic Ground Black Cardamom
Certified organic ground powder from black cardamom pods (Amomum subulatum), used in Indian and Nepali cuisines. As a crushed or ground cardamom, it falls under tariff item 0908.32.00, which covers all cardamom species in ground form.