Ground Mahlab Kernels from China
Mahlab from ground St. Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb) kernels imparts almond-cherry flavor to Greek Easter breads. Under HTS 0910.99.60.00 as exotic 'other spice' kernel.
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
• Cyanogenic glycoside testing mandatory for kernel spices
• Declare 'defatted kernels' if processed to reduce oil
• Avoid apricot kernel confusion (higher toxicity risk)