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U.S. imports of cumin seeds, crushed or ground (HS 090932) totaled $2.7M in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGround cumin, entering under 0909320000, is one of the most widely traded ground spices in the US food industry, used extensively in processed foods, restaurant supply chains, and retail spice blends. India leads supply, with Turkey and Vietnam also contributing to US import volumes. Ground cumin is a documented target for economically motivated adulteration — including substitution with ground fennel or other cheaper seeds — and FDA has issued import alerts against specific foreign establishments on this basis. Importers should require third-party authentication testing and maintain robust FSVP records to manage both regulatory and commercial quality risk.
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96 shipments/mo
DNA-based testing (such as PCR) and near-infrared spectroscopy are the most reliable methods for detecting substitution of ground cumin with other seeds. FDA uses these techniques in its import surveillance program. Importers can commission third-party laboratory testing before shipment as part of their FSVP supplier verification activities, which both satisfies regulatory requirements and provides a commercial quality check.
As of the available record, ground cumin from Vietnam may be subject to Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods of Vietnamese origin, depending on the specific tariff line and any applicable exclusions. Indian-origin cumin does not currently face Section 301 measures. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 status of 0909320000 with a licensed customs broker, as exclusion lists and rates are subject to change.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 0909
Subheading 090932 · $2.7M of $12.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909320000 | Seeds of Cumin, Crushed or Ground | $2.7M | 0.08% | 0.92% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0909320000 | Seeds of Cumin, Crushed or Ground | $271K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$271KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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India and Turkey together supply 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.08%.