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U.S. imports of nutmeg, crushed or ground (HS 090812) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Last updated: July 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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27 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 09
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 0908
Subheading 090812 · $1.2M of $6.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$213KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0908120000 | Nutmeg, Crushed or Ground | $1.2M | 0.17% | 1.71% | $2K |
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 | $213K |
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 · July 2026
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Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 91% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.17%.