Loading...
HSChapter 09
U.S. imports of cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground (whole) (HS 090831) totaled $2.6M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Cardamoms, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole) imports of $2.6M in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole cardamom pods and seeds — classified under 0908310000 — serve the food manufacturing, tea blending, and specialty retail sectors, where intact pods are valued for their preserved volatile oil content and visual appeal. Guatemala is the dominant supplier to the US market, a position built on decades of large-scale cultivation in the Alta Verapaz region, with India as the other major source. Because cardamom is an agricultural commodity subject to FDA food safety requirements, importers must ensure foreign suppliers comply with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rules. Whole product is often re-milled domestically, so the classification boundary with crushed or ground cardamom (090832) is a recurring customs question.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Guatemala became the world's largest cardamom producer largely through cultivation programs in its highland regions, and its geographic proximity to the US reduces shipping time and cold-chain costs compared to South Asian origins. The country's output is primarily exported rather than consumed domestically, making the US one of its key destination markets. India, the other major supplier, tends to serve different quality tiers and end-use applications.
At minimum, importers need a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Because cardamom is an FDA-regulated food, the importer of record must also maintain FSVP records demonstrating that the foreign supplier has been verified for food safety compliance. If the shipment is flagged under an FDA import alert, a private lab analysis may be required before release. A licensed customs broker can help navigate FDA prior notice requirements and any CBP holds.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 090831 — Cardamoms, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole). Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| GUATEMALA | $970K | $105K | -$865K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $29K | +$29K |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| ETHIOPIA | $15K | -- | -$15K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0908310000 | CARDAMOMS, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $2.6M | 9.70% | $2K |
CARDAMOMS, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0908310000 | CARDAMOMS, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $144K |
CARDAMOMS, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
6.8K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| California | $600K | $3K | -$598K |
| Illinois | $256K | -- | -$256K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $449K | -- | -$449K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $299K | -- | -$299K |