Crushed or ground
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Products classified under Tariff item 0909.3
Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella sativa)
Whole black cumin seeds from Nigella sativa, neither crushed nor ground, often called kalonji in South Asian cuisine. Although botanically distinct from Cuminum cyminum, they are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as cumin seeds in the Customs Tariff of Canada, provided they are not crushed or ground.
0909.31.00Indian Black Whole Cumin Seeds
Dark whole cumin seeds from India, neither crushed nor ground, used in tempering and spice blends. These seeds are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as whole cumin seeds, provided they are not mixed with other spices or processed.
0909.31.00Iranian Golpar Cumin Seeds
Whole cumin seeds from Iran, blended with golpar (a spice with an ajwain-like flavor), neither crushed nor ground. These seeds retain their essential character as cumin seeds and are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00, which covers cumin seeds that have not been processed by crushing or grinding.
0909.31.00Jeera Whole Cumin Seeds
Premium whole jeera (cumin seeds), hand-harvested and neither crushed nor ground, popular in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. These seeds are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as whole cumin seeds, consistent with the Customs Tariff of Canada's Chapter 9 definitions.
0909.31.00Mexican Comino Whole Seeds
Whole comino (cumin) seeds from Mexico, neither crushed nor ground, essential in Tex-Mex and Latin American cuisine. These seeds are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as whole cumin seeds, regardless of regional origin.
0909.31.00Organic Whole Cumin Seeds
Certified organic whole cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. These seeds are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as whole cumin seeds; organic certification does not affect the tariff classification.
0909.31.00Turkish Whole Cumin Seeds
High-quality whole cumin seeds from Turkey, cleaned and neither crushed nor ground, prized for robust flavor in Mediterranean dishes. These seeds are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as whole cumin seeds, consistent with Chapter 9 of the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0909.31.00Whole Cumin Seeds
Dried whole seeds of the cumin plant (Cuminum cyminum), harvested and cleaned but neither crushed nor ground, used as a spice in culinary applications. These seeds are classified under tariff item 0909.31.00 as whole cumin seeds, as defined in Chapter 9 of the Customs Tariff of Canada.
0909.32.00Bulk Ground Cumin for Manufacturing
Bulk ground cumin seeds supplied to food manufacturers for use in sausage casings and curry pastes. The product is crushed or ground cumin seeds of heading 09.09, and the bulk packaging does not affect its classification under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Cumin Powder Spice Blend Base
High-purity ground cumin used as a base for custom spice blends in commercial kitchens. Since it is pure crushed or ground cumin seeds without added substances, it retains the essential character of cumin and falls under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Cumin Seed Flour
Cumin seeds ground to a flour-like consistency for gluten-free baking and thickening. The product remains ground cumin seeds, not a cereal flour, and is classified under tariff item 0909.32.00 regardless of particle size.
0909.32.00Fine Milled Cumin Powder
Ultra-fine milled ground cumin powder for smooth texture in spice rubs and sauces. The degree of grinding does not affect classification; it remains crushed or ground cumin seeds under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Gourmet Ground Cumin
Premium single-origin ground cumin from regions like Iran or India, packaged for retail sale. Origin and gourmet labeling do not change the classification; it is crushed or ground cumin seeds under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Ground Cumin Powder
Finely ground cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) used as a culinary spice worldwide. As a crushed or ground product of cumin, it is correctly classified under tariff item 0909.32.00, distinguishing it from whole seeds.
0909.32.00Irradiated Ground Cumin
Ground cumin seeds treated with irradiation for microbial reduction, a common preservation method in spice imports. Irradiation does not alter the essential character of the product, so it remains classified under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Organic Ground Cumin
Certified organic ground cumin powder made from pesticide-free cumin seeds, popular in health-conscious cooking. Organic certification does not affect the tariff classification; it is crushed or ground cumin seeds under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Smoked Ground Cumin
Ground cumin seeds smoked over wood to impart barbecue flavour. Smoking is a flavouring process that does not change the essential character of the ground cumin, so it remains under tariff item 0909.32.00.
0909.32.00Toasted Ground Cumin
Lightly toasted and then ground cumin seeds with an enhanced nutty flavour for Middle Eastern and Indian dishes. Toasting is a preparation step that does not constitute further manufacture beyond crushing or grinding, so it falls under tariff item 0909.32.00.