Smoked Ground Cumin from China

Ground cumin seeds smoked over wood for barbecue flavor profiles. HTS 0909.32.00.00 applies as basic ground cumin seeds; smoking constitutes aroma imparting not changing essential character. Remains spice seed product.

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

Declare smoke flavoring source (liquid vs wood) to address FDA natural flavor regulations

Test for PAH contaminants common in smoked ground spices

Avoid 'smoked over prohibited woods' that trigger Lacey Act declarations

Smoked Ground Cumin from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0909.32.00.00