What HS code 0909.61 covers
HS code 0909.61 classifies spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground. It is a subheading of heading 0909 (Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper), in chapter 09 (Coffee, tea, mate and spices), section II of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 0909.61
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 0909
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 0909.61.
- 0909.21 Spices; coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground
- 0909.22 Spices; coriander seeds, crushed or ground
- 0909.31 Spices; cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
- 0909.32 Spices; cumin seeds, crushed or ground
- 0909.62 Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 0909.61 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.