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