Whole Caraway Seeds from China

Intact dried seeds of caraway (Carum carvi), known for earthy flavor in rye breads, sauerkraut, and spirits. Classified in HTS 0909.61.00.00 for caraway seeds neither crushed nor ground.

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

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Import Tips

• Include detailed commercial invoice specifying botanical name and whole condition

• Comply with USDA APHIS import permit for certain seed origins

• Monitor for adulteration with similar seeds like ajwain to avoid penalties