U.S. imports of cardamoms, crushed or ground (HS 090832) totaled $941K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Ground cardamom — a key ingredient in masala blends, chai, and baked goods — enters under HTS 0908320000, with Guatemala and India as the leading US suppliers. The shift from whole pods to ground form raises the risk of adulteration with lower-value spices or fillers, a concern that FDA's spice sampling program specifically targets. Importers sourcing ground cardamom should require supplier-level certificates of analysis and consider third-party testing to support both admissibility and quality assurance.
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FDA's spice import program includes sampling for adulteration, filth, and microbial contamination. Ground cardamom is particularly susceptible to blending with lower-cost materials because the grinding process makes visual inspection difficult. Importers can reduce detention risk by sourcing from FDA-registered facilities with clean inspection histories and providing certificates of analysis with each shipment.
Yes. A pre-blended product containing ground cardamom mixed with other spices may no longer classify under 0908.32 and could instead fall under Chapter 21 as a mixed condiment or seasoning. The essential character of the blend determines classification, and importers should seek a binding ruling if the cardamom content is not predominant.
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Imports
$941K
from 16 countries · YTD: $4.2M
Exports: $18K
Deficit of $922K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $922K (net importer)
YTD: $4.2M imported (April 2026)
45 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
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
CAPSICUM (PEPPERS) OR PIMENTA (ALLSPICE), DRIED
HS 090421
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