Gourmet Ground Cumin from China
Premium single-origin ground cumin from specific growing regions like Iran or India, packaged for retail. Falls under HTS 0909.32.00.00 as crushed/ground cumin seeds irrespective of origin or gourmet labeling. Packaging doesn't affect 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
• Country of origin labeling mandatory for retail packages over certain thresholds
• Validate single-origin claims with growing region documentation
• Retail packaging under 2.3kg avoids container duty complications