HS 090962

Crushed or Ground Anise, Badian, Caraway, Fennel Seeds & Juniper Berries

U.S. imports of crushed or ground anise, badian, caraway, fennel seeds & juniper berries (HS 090962) totaled $706K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

The post-processing form — crushed or ground — moves these aromatic seeds from heading 090961 into 090962, with all US imports consolidated at tariff line 0909620000. Egypt and India are the primary sources, with Italy and Finland also supplying meaningful volumes. Ground fennel and caraway are widely used in food manufacturing and seasoning blends, and the reduced particle size increases surface area, raising food-safety concerns around moisture, microbial load, and potential adulteration that FDA's import screening addresses. Importers sourcing from multiple origins should maintain clear lot-level traceability, as blending ground spices from different countries can complicate country-of-origin declarations.

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Imports

$706K

from 12 countries · YTD: $2.9M

Exports: $70K

Deficit of $635K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $635K (net importer)

YTD: $2.9M imported (April 2026)

36 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1EGYPT$408K
59.0%
2

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED

HS 090111

$926.5M

COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED

HS 090121

$97.7M

COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED

HS 090112

$50.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation best supports correct classification of ground fennel versus ground anise under 090962?

Commercial invoices and certificates of analysis should identify the specific botanical species (e.g., Foeniculum vulgare for fennel, Pimpinella anisum for anise) and confirm the ground or crushed physical state. Lab analysis or a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country can help resolve any CBP classification queries.

Does grinding or crushing these seeds in a third country affect the country-of-origin determination?

Generally, grinding or crushing alone is considered a minimal operation and does not confer a new country of origin under US rules. The origin follows the country where the seeds were grown and harvested, not where they were processed. Importers should ensure the certificate of origin reflects the agricultural source country.