Ground Star Anise from Japan
Powdered Illicium verum fruit pods, used in Chinese five-spice blends. As a single ground spice, it falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground ginger and other spices. The product is not a mixture, so it remains within heading 09.10.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the star anise is pure and not blended with other spices to maintain classification
• Provide botanical name (Illicium verum) on customs documents
• Check for any added fillers that could shift classification to heading 21.03