Malabar Whole Cardamom

Whole Malabar green cardamom pods neither crushed nor ground, smaller than Guatemalan but highly aromatic. HTS 0908.11.00.00 for whole cardamom varieties from India. Staple in masala chai and biryani preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0909Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If seeds decorticated from Malabar pods

Husked seeds receive different tariff treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Comply with Indian export standards (AGMARK) for quality assurance

โ€ข Vacuum pack to maintain pod integrity during long transits

โ€ข Screen for extraneous matter (max 2%) per industry standards

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