Ground Bombay Mace Spice from China
Pure ground Bombay mace, derived from the aril of Myristica malabarica, used as a spice in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines for its warm, nutmeg-like flavor. Classified under HTS 0908.22.20.00 as ground Bombay or wild mace, distinct from standard mace (Myristica fragrans).
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 botanical source as Myristica malabarica via Certificate of Origin to confirm Bombay/wild mace classification
• Test for prohibited impurities per 21 U.S.C. 41; impure spices may require Chapter 98 entry
• Provide lab analysis confirming ground form and absence of adulterants like pepper shells