Whole Cumin Seeds from China
Dried whole seeds of the cumin plant (Cuminum cyminum), harvested and cleaned but neither crushed nor ground, used as a spice in culinary applications. Classified under HTS 0909.31.00.00 as cumin seeds in their whole form per Chapter 9 provisions for unground spice seeds.
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
• Verify seeds are whole and uncrushed via inspection; crushing disqualifies from this subheading
• Provide botanical certification confirming Cuminum cyminum species to avoid reclassification
• Check for contaminants like pepper shells, which are prohibited imports