Malabar Green Cardamom Pods from China
Malabar variety whole green cardamom pods from India's Malabar coast, uncrushed/unground for optimal flavor retention. HTS 0908.31.00.00 for neither crushed nor ground cardamoms. Used in garam masala blends.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide varietal specifics (Malabar) to match commercial invoices
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