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U.S. imports of crushed or ground anise, badian, caraway & juniper berries (HS 090962) totaled $1.0M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Crushed or Ground Anise, Badian, Caraway & Juniper Berries imports of $1.0M in July 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $769K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCrushing or grinding transforms these aromatic seeds — anise, badian (star anise), caraway, coriander, cumin, fennel, and juniper berries — into a single tariff line (0909620000) distinct from their whole-seed counterparts, a processing distinction that matters for classification and duty purposes. Egypt and India are the dominant US suppliers, with Italy, Finland, and Albania also contributing, reflecting both Mediterranean herb-growing traditions and South Asian spice processing capacity. FDA regulates these imports as food ingredients, and shipments may be subject to automatic detention if prior violations exist for a given shipper or origin. Importers should verify that ground product has not been adulterated with fillers, as FDA field examinations frequently target spice adulteration.
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45 shipments/mo
Once these seeds are crushed or ground, they move out of the whole-seed subheadings and into 0909620000. The processing state at time of importation — not the intended end use — determines classification, so importers must confirm the physical form before filing entry.
FDA targets ground spice imports for adulteration (e.g., added starch or foreign plant material) and filth. Shipments from establishments with prior violations may be placed on Import Alert, requiring private laboratory testing before release. Consulting a licensed customs broker and reviewing FDA's OASIS records for the supplier is advisable.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909620000 | Seeds of Anise,Badian, Caraway, Etc, Crushed/Gd | $1.0M | 0.20% | 1.56% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0909620000 | Seeds of Anise,Badian, Caraway, Etc, Crushed/Gd | $23K |
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
$1.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$23KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Egypt and Albania together supply 68% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
98.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.20%.