Ground Ajwain Seeds from China
Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) ground seeds have a thyme-like, pungent flavor essential in Indian flatbreads and lentil dishes. HTS 0910.99.60.00 captures this as 'other spices' from the umbelliferae family.
Duty Rate — China → United States
9.4%
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
• Thymol content testing prevents adulteration claims with oregano
• Declare 'whole or ground' status precisely; partial grinding risks 0910.99.40