Dried Grains of Paradise from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

1.9%

Rate breakdown

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

Obtain aflatoxin test results, as tropical seeds often exceed FDA action levels

Specify 'whole seeds' vs. ground on invoices to avoid reclassification as mixtures

Dried Grains of Paradise from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0910.99.60.00