Ground Sumac Spice
Ground sumac is derived from the dried and ground berries of the Rhus coriaria shrub, offering a tangy, lemony flavor for Middle Eastern dishes like salads and meats. It qualifies under HTS 0910.99.60.00 as an 'other spice' not matching specific headings like 0910.30 for turmeric.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other spices like thyme or bay leaves
Mixtures of spices containing thyme, bay leaves, or curry shift to 0910.99.40, while pure sumac remains 'other'.
If processed into a concentrated fruit extract
Sumac used as a vegetable sap or extract for flavoring moves to Chapter 13, distinct from ground spice form.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for natural tartaric acid content to prevent confusion with adulterated citric acid additives
• Declare as 'ground sumac berries' not 'sumac extract' to stay in spice heading; extracts fall elsewhere
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