Turkish Whole Cumin Seeds from China
High-quality whole cumin seeds from Turkey, cleaned and neither crushed nor ground, prized for robust flavor in Mediterranean dishes. Fits HTS 0909.31.00.00 for unground cumin seeds per HTS Chapter 9.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate from Turkish exporters to clear USDA APHIS
• Specify harvest year on labels for freshness compliance
• Monitor for fumigation residues that could affect edibility classification