Indonesian Whole Nutmeg from China
Whole nutmeg from Indonesia's Banda Islands, neither crushed nor ground, renowned for high myristicin content. Classified HTS 0908.11.00.00 for premium whole spice imports. Features in mulled wines and traditional medicines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include phytosanitary certificates addressing nutmeg weevil risks
• Declare oil content (15% minimum for premium grades)
• Separate from ground nutmeg in same container to avoid cross-contamination claims