Ground Green Cardamom Powder

Finely ground powder made from dried green cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum), used as a spice in culinary applications. Classified under HTS 0908.32.00.00 because it is crushed or ground cardamom, falling within the cardamom subheading of Chapter 9 for spices. Excludes cubeb pepper or other heading 1211 products per chapter notes.

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.

0908.31.00.00Same rate: 7.5%

If imported as whole, neither crushed nor ground pods

Whole cardamom pods are classified separately under the uncrushed/unground subheading in the same heading.

0910.99.40.00Higher: 10.9% vs 7.5%

If mixed with other spices or flavored during processing

Mixtures of ground cardamom with other spices fall under other spices mixtures in heading 0910.

2103.90.80.00Higher: 41.4% vs 7.5%

If prepared as a mixed seasoning or sauce ingredient for retail sale

Ground cardamom in mixed seasonings or culinary preparations shifts to Chapter 21 for food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify product purity to comply with 21 U.S.C. 41 prohibiting impure spices; include lab test certificates in documentation

โ€ข Label packages clearly with botanical name (Elettaria cardamomum) and processing method to avoid misclassification as whole pods under 0908.31

โ€ข Avoid importing pepper shells or cubeb pepper, which are prohibited or excluded from this chapter