U.S. imports of Nutmeg, Crushed or Ground (HS 090812) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Nutmeg, Crushed or Ground paid $595 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.05% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGround nutmeg enters the US under a single 10-digit line (0908120000) and is subject to FDA oversight as an imported food ingredient, requiring compliance with labeling and adulteration standards under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Indonesia dominates supply, reflecting its historic role as the world's largest nutmeg producer, with Vietnam and India serving as secondary sources. The ground form commands attention from food manufacturers and spice blenders who require consistent particle size and moisture content — specifications that differ materially from whole nutmeg and affect shelf life and flavor intensity. Importers should verify country-of-origin documentation carefully, as commingling of origins is a known compliance risk in the ground spice trade.
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37 import shipments a month
Ground nutmeg is regulated as a food under FDA jurisdiction. Shipments may be subject to FDA examination, sampling, and detention if they appear to violate adulteration or labeling requirements. Importers should ensure their foreign suppliers are registered with FDA and that each entry is accompanied by accurate commercial documentation. Consulting a licensed customs broker or FDA-regulated import specialist is advisable for first-time importers.
Yes. The HS schedule distinguishes whole or broken nutmeg (090811) from crushed or ground nutmeg (090812). Ground product that has been reduced to a fine powder falls under 090812, while product that is merely split or cracked but retains recognizable seed structure may be classified differently. When the degree of processing is ambiguous, a binding ruling from CBP is the safest path to correct classification.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 0908
Subheading 090812 · $1.1M of $4.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$207KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.5M of Nutmeg, Crushed or Ground and exported $2.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0908120000 | Nutmeg, Crushed or Ground | $1.1M | 0.05% | 0.54% | $595 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0908120000 | Nutmeg, Crushed or Ground | $207K |
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 · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and Vietnam together supply 86% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.05% of imports for consumption.