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U.S. imports of mace, neither crushed nor ground (whole) (HS 090821) totaled $130K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Mace, Neither Crushed nor Ground (Whole) imports of $130K in April 2026 ran 73% above the year-to-date monthly average of $75K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole mace — the dried aril surrounding the nutmeg kernel — enters under tariff line 0908210000 and is classified separately from ground mace precisely because processing state determines duty treatment and end-use suitability. Indonesia is the leading supplier, consistent with its dominance across the nutmeg-mace complex, followed by India and Vietnam. Whole mace is preferred by specialty food processors and craft distillers who grind to order, as the intact aril retains volatile oils longer than pre-ground product. FDA admissibility requirements apply, and importers should confirm that shipments meet moisture and aflatoxin standards common to tropical spices.
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Mace and nutmeg originate from the same fruit (Myristica fragrans) but are classified under different HS headings. Nutmeg is the seed kernel (HS 0908.1x), while mace is the dried aril or net-like covering around that kernel (HS 0908.2x). Misidentifying one as the other at entry can result in classification errors and potential penalties; physical examination or laboratory analysis may be requested by CBP if the distinction is unclear.
FDA may detain whole mace shipments found to contain filth, decomposition, or pesticide residues exceeding established tolerances. Aflatoxin contamination is a recurring concern for tropical spices from certain origins. Importers are advised to obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers and to work with a licensed customs broker familiar with FDA import alerts affecting spice categories.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0908210000 | MACE, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $130K | -- |
MACE, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0908210000 | MACE, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $12K |
MACE, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
1.3K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $84K | -- | -$84K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $26K | -- | -$26K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $18K | -- | -$18K |