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Ground White Cardamom Spice

Ground white cardamom derived from bleached green pods, finely crushed for use in desserts and beverages. HTS 0908.32.00.00 applies to all forms of crushed or ground cardamoms, regardless of color variation from processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0910.99.20.00Same rate: 7.5%

If ground and containing safrole or other essential oils above trace levels

Spices with safrole (e.g., certain processed cardamoms) may shift to 0910 subheadings.

3302.10.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If highly processed into food flavor or extract form

Mixtures for food flavoring move to Chapter 33 if not pure spice.

2008.97Higher: 24.9% vs 7.5%

If ground and preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Pickled or preserved ground spices fall under Chapter 20 for fruit/veg/nut preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing details (e.g

bleaching method) in invoices to confirm it's ground cardamom, not a different spice

Use food-grade packaging; avoid containers under 2.3kg if not from duty-free territories to prevent separate dutiability

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