Malabar Whole Cardamom from China
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.
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
• Comply with Indian export standards (AGMARK) for quality assurance
• Vacuum pack to maintain pod integrity during long transits
• Screen for extraneous matter (max 2%) per industry standards