Dried Fennel Seeds Whole
Whole dried seeds of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) used as a spice in culinary applications. Classified under HTS 0712.90.60.00 as crude dried fennel, not further manufactured beyond drying, fitting the category for dried vegetables like fennel in whole form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crushed, ground, or powdered
Ground fennel seeds are classified as spices in Chapter 9 rather than dried vegetables.
If containing added essential oils
Fennel with extracted or added oils shifts to mixtures of spices under 0910.
If mushrooms are predominant in a mixture
Mixtures where mushrooms exceed other vegetables fall under the mushrooms subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is solely dried and crude, without grinding or oil extraction to stay in 0712.90.60.00; provide drying process certificates
• Include botanical identification and purity tests to confirm fennel content and absence of contaminants
• Check for pesticide residues as per FDA import requirements for spices to prevent holds at entry
Related Products under HTS 0712.90.60.00
Dried Marjoram Leaves Whole
Whole dried leaves of marjoram (Origanum majorana) for seasoning meats and soups. Falls under HTS 0712.90.60.00 as crude, not manufactured dried parsley, marjoram, etc., preserved only by drying without further processing.
Dried Parsley Flakes Crude
Crude dried parsley (Petroselinum crispum) leaves in whole or lightly broken form for garnishing. HTS 0712.90.60.00 covers this as not further manufactured dried parsley, distinct from powdered or oiled versions.
Dried Savory Leaves Whole
Whole dried leaves of summer savory (Satureja hortensis) used in bean dishes. Classified in HTS 0712.90.60.00 for crude dried savory, whole or broken, not subjected to manufacturing processes.
Dried Tarragon Whole Crude
Crude whole dried tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) leaves for French cuisine. HTS 0712.90.60.00 applies to this unmanufactured dried herb, excluding ground or oil-infused variants.
Dried Fennel and Parsley Mixture
Crude mixture of whole dried fennel seeds and parsley leaves for spice blends. Under HTS 0712.90.60.00 as mixtures of specified crude dried vegetables like fennel and parsley, not further prepared.
Crude Dried Marjoram and Savory Blend
Whole dried blend of marjoram and savory for herb rubs, crude and unprocessed. Fits HTS 0712.90.60.00 for mixtures of these specified dried vegetables, whole or broken.