Whole Coriander Seeds
Dried whole seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), harvested and cleaned but neither crushed nor ground. Classified under HTS 0909.21.00.00 as coriander seeds in their natural whole form, used primarily as a spice in culinary applications worldwide.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If seeds are crushed or ground
Ground coriander seeds are specifically classified under the subheading for crushed or ground coriander.
If unprocessed or for medicinal extraction
Plants used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or for insecticidal purposes fall under Chapter 12 for vegetable products.
If mixed with other spices during processing
Mixtures of spices containing coriander change classification to Chapter 91 for spice mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seed purity and absence of contaminants via lab testing, as US FDA requires spices to meet food safety standards
• Provide Certificate of Origin and phytosanitary certificate to confirm compliance with agricultural import rules
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as ground coriander, which shifts to HTS 0909.22
Related Products under HTS 0909.21.00.00
Organic Whole Coriander Seeds
Certified organic whole coriander seeds grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, neither crushed nor ground. Falls under HTS 0909.21.00.00 as pure coriander seeds; organic certification must align with USDA NOP standards per General Statistical Note 6.
Coriander Seeds - Premium Indian Origin
High-quality whole coriander seeds sourced from India, large and uniform, neither crushed nor ground. HTS 0909.21.00.00 applies to these spice seeds valued for their citrusy flavor in ethnic cuisines.
Moroccan Whole Coriander Seeds
Whole coriander seeds from Morocco, known for robust flavor, cleaned and neither crushed nor ground. Classified precisely under HTS 0909.21.00.00 for coriander seeds imported as whole spice.
Bulk Whole Coriander Seeds for Food Manufacturing
Industrial bulk packs of whole coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground, for use in food processing. HTS 0909.21.00.00 covers these as pure spice seeds for commercial manufacturing.
Egyptian Whole Coriander Seeds
Premium whole coriander seeds from Egypt, hand-sorted and neither crushed nor ground. Directly matches HTS 0909.21.00.00 for neither crushed nor ground coriander seeds.
Turkish Large Whole Coriander Seeds
Large-sized whole coriander seeds from Turkey, valued for uniform shape, neither crushed nor ground. HTS 0909.21.00.00 classification for whole coriander spice imports.