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U.S. imports of cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground (whole) (HS 090831) totaled $3.3M in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Last updated: July 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.
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119 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 09
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 0908
Subheading 090831 · $3.3M of $6.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0908310000 | Cardamoms, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $3.3M | 0.03% | 0.36% | $884 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0908310000 | Cardamoms, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $54K |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$3.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$54KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Guatemala and India together supply 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.03%.