Crushed Caraway Seeds from China

Crushed caraway seeds (Carum carvi) provide a warm, earthy flavor essential in rye breads, sauerkraut, and liquors. This fits HTS 0909.62.00.00 for crushed or ground seeds of caraway or fennel from heading 0909. Imported in bulk for food manufacturing and retail spice jars.

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

Include phytosanitary certificate to prove free from pests like caraway weevils

Declare net weight accurately; small packages under 2.3kg may have container duty exceptions if eligible