Dried Grains of Paradise from Japan
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) are dried seeds from West African plants, delivering a peppery-ginger flavor in beers, soups, and spice rubs. HTS 0910.99.60.00 covers this as 'other spices,' separate from true ginger in 0910.11.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
1.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain aflatoxin test results, as tropical seeds often exceed FDA action levels
• Specify 'whole seeds' vs. ground on invoices to avoid reclassification as mixtures