Dried Fennel Seeds Whole from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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