Whole Fennel Seeds
Dried whole seeds of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), prized for their sweet licorice flavor in breads, sausages, and herbal teas. Falls under HTS 0909.61.00.00 as fennel seeds neither crushed nor ground.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If seeds are powdered or cracked
Any crushing or grinding moves fennel to the processed seed subheading.
If for certified organic fennel seeds sold as herbal supplements
Organic vegetable saps or extracts, including seeds for medicinal use, go to Chapter 12.
If erroneously identified as coriander seeds
Coriander (different botanical species) has its own subheading within 0909.61 group.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct fiber content analysis if blended; pure fennel must be verified for correct classification
• Ensure compliance with FDA food facility registration for spice imports
• Avoid contamination issues by using sealed, food-grade packaging during transit
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Whole Star Anise Seeds
Dried whole seeds of star anise (Illicium verum), used as a spice in Asian cuisine for flavoring soups and teas. Classified under HTS 0909.61.00.00 as badian seeds that are neither crushed nor ground, fitting the whole seed form in this heading.
Whole Anise Seeds
Dried whole seeds from the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum), featuring a distinct licorice taste used in cookies, liqueurs, and digestifs. HTS 0909.61.00.00 covers anise seeds in whole, unprocessed form.
Whole Caraway Seeds
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.
Dried Whole Juniper Berries
Whole dried berries from the juniper shrub (Juniperus communis), essential for gin distillation and game meat seasoning. HTS 0909.61.00.00 includes juniper berries in uncrushed, whole state.
Organic Whole Fennel Seeds
Certified organic whole fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare), grown without synthetic pesticides for premium teas and digestives. Qualifies for HTS 0909.61.00.00 as whole fennel seeds per statistical notes on organic standards.
Whole Egyptian Caraway Seeds
Premium whole caraway seeds sourced from Egypt (Carum carvi), valued for robust flavor in Middle Eastern breads. HTS 0909.61.00.00 applies to unground caraway imports regardless of origin.