HS 090961

Whole Anise, Badian, Caraway, Fennel Seeds & Juniper Berries

U.S. imports of whole anise, badian, caraway, fennel seeds & juniper berries (HS 090961) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Egypt and India are the leading US suppliers of whole (neither crushed nor ground) anise, badian, caraway, fennel seeds, and juniper berries, all consolidated under tariff line 0909610000. The grouping of botanically distinct seeds into one heading reflects their shared culinary and flavoring roles, but importers must verify that the specific seed type is correctly identified on commercial invoices, as misidentification can trigger reclassification. FDA regulates these as food ingredients, requiring Prior Notice and FSVP compliance. Juniper berries, sometimes imported for craft distilling applications, carry the same classification as the seed commodities in this heading.

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Imports

$2.1M

from 29 countries · YTD: $8.3M

Exports: $56K

Deficit of $2.0M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $2.0M (net importer)

YTD: $8.3M imported (April 2026)

143 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1INDIA$623K
37.4%
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COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED

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$926.5M

COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED

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$97.7M

COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED

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$50.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is star anise (badian) classified here, and how does it differ from common anise for HTS purposes?

Yes, badian (star anise, Illicium verum) and common anise (Pimpinella anisum) both fall under 090961 when whole. Despite being botanically unrelated, they share this heading because the HTS groups them by commercial use. Importers should specify the botanical name on documentation to avoid confusion, particularly since star anise is also subject to FDA scrutiny for potential adulteration with toxic Japanese star anise.

Are there any special entry requirements for juniper berries used in distilling?

Juniper berries imported as a food/flavoring ingredient enter under 0909610000 and require standard FDA food import compliance, including Prior Notice. There is no separate spirits-industry classification at this HTS level; the end-use does not change the tariff treatment, though TTB regulations govern the downstream distilled product.