Ground Cumin Powder from China
Finely ground cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) used as a spice in culinary applications worldwide. This product falls under HTS 0909.32.00.00 because it consists of crushed or ground cumin seeds, distinguishing it from whole seeds classified under 0909.31. Classified here as a spice product derived directly from cumin seeds without further processing.
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 purity through lab testing as contaminated cumin seeds may face rejection under food safety regulations
• Include Certificate of Origin and phytosanitary certificate to confirm seed integrity and avoid misclassification as adulterated goods
• Label packages clearly with 'ground cumin seeds' to prevent confusion with whole seeds under 0909.31 or mixed spice blends