Whole Cumin Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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