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U.S. imports of anise, star anise, caraway, fennel & juniper berries, whole (HS 090961) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Anise, Star Anise, Caraway, Fennel & Juniper Berries, Whole paid $17K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $166K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified under 0909610000, this heading groups several botanically distinct aromatic seeds and berries — including anise (Pimpinella anisum), star anise (Illicium verum), caraway, fennel seed, and juniper berries — that share the 'neither crushed nor ground' processing condition. Egypt and India are the leading suppliers, reflecting their strong positions in anise and fennel seed production respectively, with Vietnam contributing notably to star anise volumes. The commercial diversity within this heading is significant: star anise is a critical pharmaceutical precursor (used in shikimic acid extraction for antiviral production), while caraway and fennel serve primarily food and beverage applications. FDA admissibility requirements apply across all commodities in this heading, and importers should ensure that species identity is clearly documented, as botanical misidentification — particularly between anise and star anise — can have regulatory consequences.
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Star anise (Illicium verum) can be adulterated or confused with Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum), which is toxic and not approved for food use. FDA has issued guidance on this risk, and shipments may be sampled for botanical identification. Importers should obtain species-specific certificates of botanical identity from their suppliers and be prepared to provide them if FDA requests verification.
Mixed spice shipments can create classification challenges. If the mixture is commercially sold as a blend, it may be classified differently than individual components. For single-species shipments declared under 0909610000, CBP expects the declared commodity to be a single botanical species or a recognized commercial grouping. Importers with mixed-species shipments should consult a licensed customs broker to determine whether the blend requires a different classification or separate line items on the entry.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909610000 | SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN, CARAWAY, ETC,NOT CRUSHED/GD | $2.1M | 10.12% | $17K |
SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN, CARAWAY, ETC,NOT CRUSHED/GD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0909610000 | SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN, CARAWAY, ETC,NOT CRUSHED/GD | $56K |
SEEDS OF ANISE,BADIAN, CARAWAY, ETC,NOT CRUSHED/GD
6.7K kg
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $594K | $7K | -$587K |
| New York | $403K | -- | -$403K |
| New Jersey | $371K | $18K | -$353K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | $3K | -$1.1M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $244K | -- | -$244K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $188K | -- | -$188K |