Ground Caraway Seeds from China

Ground caraway (Carum carvi) from dried seeds offers an anise-like licorice flavor for rye breads, sauerkraut, and liqueurs. Fits HTS 0910.99.60.00 as unspecified 'other spices' in the spice heading.

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

Test for essential oil content (carvone >50%) to confirm spice grade

Avoid declaring with cumin, as visual similarity leads to frequent audits