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.
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, even if bleached.
Whole cardamom, including bleached, falls under the 'neither crushed nor ground' subheading.
If the ground white cardamom is mixed with other spices from different headings.
Chapter note 1(b) directs such mixtures to heading 09.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as ground cardamom under 0908.32.00; the bleaching process does not change the classification
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other substances that could alter its essential character
• Verify if the bleaching process involves any additives that might require additional food import documentation
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.
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.
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.
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.