Ground Star Anise (Badian) from China
Ground badian (Illicium verum), commonly known as star anise, is crushed into powder for pho, five-spice blends, and teas. HTS 0909.62.00.00 applies to crushed or ground badian seeds as specified in the heading. Popular in Asian cuisine and essential oils production.
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
• Test for aflatoxins common in spices; provide lab results to CBP upon request
• Specify 'ground seeds' on invoices to match HTS description precisely