Seeds of anise — HTS 0909
Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries
Chapter 09 › Heading 0909
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0909 is a four-digit product category for certain spice seeds and juniper berries: anise, badian (star anise), fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, and juniper berries. It groups these products by their identity as specified botanical spices, rather than treating all food seasonings as one category.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s exact type and then follow the more detailed subheadings and statistical subdivisions under heading 0909. Classification can depend on the named botanical product and its form or condition, such as whether it is whole, crushed, or ground, where those distinctions appear in the tariff. Check the current HTSUS wording and the product facts; when the facts are unclear, a customs broker or binding ruling process may be appropriate.
What to check
- Identify the exact botanical product: anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, or juniper berries.
- Check whether the goods are whole, crushed, ground, or otherwise processed, and compare that condition with the subheading language.
- Review the current HTSUS hierarchy from heading 0909 through the eight-digit statistical number; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Confirm that added ingredients, extracts, blends, packaging, or processing do not place the product in a different heading.
- Keep product specifications, ingredient lists, photographs, and supplier descriptions available to support the classification.
HTS heading 0909 summary
Seeds of anise is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909.21.00.00 👉 | Neither crushed nor ground | Free | — | Free |
| 0909.22.00.00 👉 | Crushed or ground | Free | — | Free |
| 0909.31.00.00 👉 | Neither crushed nor ground | Free | — | Free |
| 0909.32.00.00 👉 | Crushed or ground | Free | — | Free |
| 0909.61.00.00 👉 | Neither crushed nor ground | Free | — | Free |
| 0909.62.00.00 👉 | Crushed or ground | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0909?
Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.