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HS HEADING 0909

Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper

In plain English

This section covers the seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, and juniper berries. These items are classified as spices and are divided based on whether they are whole or processed. The specific categories distinguish between coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and the remaining seeds and berries. Each group is further separated into those that are neither crushed nor ground and those that are crushed or ground.

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6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0909.21

Spices; coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground

0909.22

Spices; coriander seeds, crushed or ground

0909.31

Spices; cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground

0909.32

Spices; cumin seeds, crushed or ground

0909.61

Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground

0909.62

Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground

Chapter 09 classification notes

Chapter 09 covers significant trade volumes; specialty coffee and tea imports often qualify for FTA preferential treatment. Saffron is one of the most counterfeited Chapter 09 commodities — origin certification matters at customs valuation.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Coffee extracts and roasted-and-decaffeinated coffee under heading 2101 (Chapter 21, miscellaneous edible preparations) not 0901. Tea bags are 0902.40 not 2101.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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