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U.S. imports of cumin seeds, crushed or ground (HS 090932) totaled $2.6M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| CANADA | -- | $232K | +$232K |
| TURKEY | $185K | -- | -$185K |
| VIETNAM | $154K | -- | -$154K |
| BANGLADESH | $71K | -- | -$71K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909320000 | SEEDS OF CUMIN, CRUSHED OR GROUND | $2.6M | 5.35% | $2K |
SEEDS OF CUMIN, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0909320000 | SEEDS OF CUMIN, CRUSHED OR GROUND | $343K |
SEEDS OF CUMIN, CRUSHED OR GROUND
138.1K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $683K | $17K | -$666K |
| Florida | $477K | $12K | -$465K |
| New Jersey | $447K | -- | -$447K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $497K | -- | -$497K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $492K | -- | -$492K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $406K | $17K | -$389K |