Whole Mace Blades from China

Dried aril covering of nutmeg seeds, imported in whole blade form without crushing or grinding. Classified under HTS 0908.21.00.00 as mace neither crushed nor ground, distinct from nutmeg or cardamoms in the same heading.

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

Verify product is whole mace blades, not crushed/ground, to avoid reclassification under 0908.22

Provide certificate of origin and purity documentation; impure spices may face restrictions

Label containers accurately as immediate wrappings may incur separate duties if over 2.3kg