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U.S. imports of whole anise, badian, caraway, fennel seeds & juniper berries (HS 090961) totaled $2.2M in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Whole Anise, Badian, Caraway, Fennel Seeds & Juniper Berries paid $11K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.1% on $121K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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 shipments/mo
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 · $2.2M of $12.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909610000 | Seeds of Anise,Badian, Caraway, Etc,not Crushed/Gd | $2.2M | 0.49% | 5.42% | $11K |
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 | $66K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$66KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Egypt together supply 61% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
94.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.49%.