Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Whole Anise, Badian, Caraway, Fennel Seeds & Juniper Berries (HS 090961) totaled $1.9M in September 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Whole Anise, Badian, Caraway, Fennel Seeds & Juniper Berries paid $16K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 0.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataAnise, star anise (badian), caraway, fennel seeds, and juniper berries share a single HS6 heading when traded in whole, unprocessed form — a grouping that reflects their overlapping aromatic-oil profiles rather than botanical similarity. India and Egypt lead US supply of this diverse commodity cluster, with Vietnam contributing notably to star anise volumes. Because the heading spans botanically distinct species used in food, spirits flavoring, and herbal preparations, FDA admissibility review covers each commodity's specific contaminant profile, and importers should confirm that the correct common name and botanical identity appear on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification. All whole seeds and berries in this group clear under tariff line 0909610000.
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150 import shipments a month
Yes — when whole and unground, anise, badian (star anise), caraway, fennel seeds, and juniper berries all fall under US tariff line 0909610000 regardless of origin or species. The key requirement is that the product is neither crushed nor ground; processed forms move to a different subheading.
Commercial invoices and packing lists should clearly state the common name, botanical (Latin) name, and country of origin for each seed type. FDA prior notice must also identify the specific commodity. Because some species in this heading (e.g., star anise) have been subject to adulteration with toxic Japanese star anise, FDA may conduct targeted sampling, making accurate botanical identification on entry documents especially important.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 0909
Subheading 090961 · $1.9M of $8.9M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $25.2M of Whole Anise, Badian, Caraway, Fennel Seeds & Juniper Berries.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909610000 | Seeds of Anise, Badian, Caraway, Etc, Not Crushed/Gd | $1.8M | 0.85% | 7.69% | $16K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0909610000 | Seeds of Anise, Badian, Caraway, Etc, Not Crushed/Gd | $76K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
origin
India and Egypt together supply 53% of it.
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rate provision · imports
91.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.86% of imports for consumption.