U.S. imports of Coriander Seeds, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole) (HS 090921) totaled $579K in September 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Coriander Seeds, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole) paid $3K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 0.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coriander Seeds, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole) imports of $579K in September 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $663K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataWhole coriander seeds — the dried fruit of Coriandrum sativum — enter under 0909210000 and serve dual roles as a culinary spice and as a flavoring agent in the brewing and distilling industries, where whole seeds are preferred to preserve aromatic compounds until point of use. India is the leading supplier, reflecting its position as the world's largest coriander producer, with Canada a notable secondary source that benefits from proximity and established agricultural trade relationships. FDA food safety requirements apply, and importers should be aware that coriander seeds can carry Salmonella contamination, a risk that has triggered FDA import alerts against specific foreign establishments in the past.
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57 import shipments a month
Canada is a USMCA partner, and qualifying goods of Canadian origin may be eligible for preferential tariff treatment under that agreement. Importers must ensure the product meets USMCA rules of origin and present a valid certification of origin at entry. A licensed customs broker can confirm whether a specific shipment qualifies and assist with the required documentation.
Salmonella contamination is the primary microbial concern for whole coriander seeds and has been the basis for FDA import alerts against specific foreign suppliers. Importers should require microbiological testing from their suppliers, maintain FSVP records, and check the FDA import alert database before establishing a new supplier relationship. Shipments from establishments on active alerts may be detained at the port of entry.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 0909
Subheading 090921 · $579K of $8.9M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $7.3M of Coriander Seeds, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole).
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909210000 | Seeds of Coriander Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $817K | 0.34% | 3.30% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0909210000 | Seeds of Coriander Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $35K |
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.
Imports · September 2026
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India and Canada together supply 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
94.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.56% of imports for consumption.