Whole Star Anise Seeds from China
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.
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
• Verify seeds are whole and uncrushed to avoid reclassification under 0909.62; provide botanical certification
• Include phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements for plant materials
• Label packages clearly with scientific name (Illicium verum) to prevent customs disputes