Jeera Whole Cumin Seeds from China
Premium whole jeera (cumin seeds), hand-harvested and neither crushed nor ground, popular in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. Classified precisely under HTS 0909.31.00.00 for whole cumin seeds as defined in Chapter 9 spice provisions.
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
• Use invoices specifying 'whole, neither crushed nor ground' to match tariff description
• Store in cool, dry conditions pre-import to preserve wholeness
• Avoid bulk packaging over 2.3kg if combined with tea products due to container rules