Whole Fennel Seeds from China
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.
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
• 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