Indian Black Whole Cumin Seeds from China
Dark whole cumin seeds from India, neither crushed nor ground, used in tempering and spice blends. Classified under HTS 0909.31.00.00 as whole cumin seeds, excluding prohibited impurities like pepper shells.
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
• Screen for Spices Board of India certification for quality assurance
• Declare net weight accurately; small packages may invoke container duties if with tea
• Avoid 'ground' terminology in any docs to prevent subheading shift