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U.S. imports of whole nutmeg (neither crushed nor ground) (HS 090811) totaled $303K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Whole Nutmeg (Neither Crushed nor Ground) imports of $303K in April 2026 ran 121% above the year-to-date monthly average of $137K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole nutmeg — the dried seed of Myristica fragrans — enters under a single 10-digit line (0908110000), with Indonesia the leading US supplier and India a secondary source; Grenada, the only significant Western Hemisphere producer, also appears in the US supply mix. The distinction between whole nutmeg and mace (the dried aril surrounding the seed) is a classification boundary: mace falls under a separate HS heading, so importers of mixed lots should ensure accurate product identification. Nutmeg's essential oil content makes it a dual-use commodity of interest to both food manufacturers and fragrance/flavor houses, and FDA oversight applies to all food-use imports.
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Nutmeg (the seed) and mace (the dried aril or 'blade' surrounding the seed) are classified under different HS headings — nutmeg under 0908 and mace under a separate subheading within the same heading. Importing a mixed lot of nutmeg and mace without accurate product identification can result in misclassification, potential CBP examination, and delays. Importers should ensure that commercial invoices and packing lists clearly identify whether the product is nutmeg, mace, or a mixture, and obtain supplier documentation confirming the plant part.
Importers should obtain a phytosanitary certificate from Indonesia's plant health authority, file FDA Prior Notice before the shipment arrives, and confirm that the exporting facility is registered with FDA. Indonesia is the world's largest nutmeg producer, so supply is generally available, but quality can vary by growing region and harvest season; requesting a certificate of analysis for volatile oil content and moisture is standard practice for food-ingredient buyers. Consult a licensed customs broker for current entry documentation requirements.
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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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0908110000 | NUTMEG, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $303K | -- |
NUTMEG, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0908110000 | NUTMEG, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $31K |
NUTMEG, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
4.2K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $119K | $31K | -$87K |
| California | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| New York | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $153K | -- | -$153K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $30K | -- | -$30K |