Moroccan Saffron Filaments

Vibrant red saffron filaments from Morocco, prized for their robust flavor in tagine dishes. Classified under HTS 0910.20.00.00 as it is unmixed saffron spice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0909Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If ground into powder form rather than whole threads

While 0910 covers saffron specifically, some ground interpretations may align with 0909 for ground seeds/spices, though saffron typically exempt.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 7.5%

If dried but still considered a vegetable product pre-spice processing

Minimally processed crocus parts might classify under Chapter 7 dried vegetables before full spice extraction.

2201.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If infused into non-alcoholic spice extracts or waters

Saffron extracts as waters or distillates move to Chapter 22 for non-alcohol waters of spice origin.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no adulteration with turmeric or dyes, aligning with US impurity prohibitions

β€’ Declare exact net weight; packages under 2.3 kg may dutiable containers separately unless from free-duty territories

β€’ Use FDA prior notice for spice imports to preempt holds at ports