Toasted Ground Cumin from Mexico
Lightly toasted and then ground cumin seeds offering enhanced nutty flavor for Middle Eastern and Indian dishes. Falls under HTS 0909.32.00.00 as the toasting does not constitute further manufacture beyond crushing/ground state for tariff purposes. Remains classified as ground cumin seeds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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 roasting process in commercial invoice but note it doesn't alter HTS classification from ground seeds
• Test for roasting oil residues to avoid reclassification as flavored or oil-infused products
• Use moisture-proof packaging to prevent clumping during ocean transit common with toasted ground spices