Bulk Ground Cumin for Manufacturing from China
Industrial quantities of ground cumin seeds supplied to food manufacturers for sausage casings and curry pastes. HTS 0909.32.00.00 covers all ground cumin regardless of packaging or end-use intent. Bulk form doesn't change basic seed classification.
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
• Comply with FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program for bulk food ingredients
• Use 25kg moisture-proof bags to prevent quality degradation during bulk shipping
• Include end-use statement if customs questions industrial vs retail classification