Crushed or ground
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Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 0909.32.00.00
Bulk 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.