HS code 0909.31: Seeds of cumin, neither crushed nor ground
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Key facts
- HS code
- 0909.31
- Covers
- Seeds of cumin, neither crushed nor ground
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 0909.31 covers seeds of cumin, neither crushed nor ground. It sits in heading 09.09 (seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries) in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, maté and spices). Other goods of heading 09.09 are classified under 0909.21 (seeds of coriander, neither crushed nor ground), 0909.22 (seeds of coriander, crushed or ground), 0909.32 (seeds of cumin, crushed or ground), 0909.61 (seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground) or 1 other. National tariff lines under 0909.31 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 0909.31 covers seeds of cumin, neither crushed nor ground.
The legal text of the subheading is “Seeds of cumin: Neither crushed nor ground”, read under “Seeds of cumin”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 09.09 are classified under 0909.21 (seeds of coriander, neither crushed nor ground), 0909.22 (seeds of coriander, crushed or ground), 0909.32 (seeds of cumin, crushed or ground), 0909.61 (seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground) or 1 other.
- 0909.21Seeds of coriander: Neither crushed nor ground
- 0909.22Seeds of coriander: Crushed or ground
- 0909.32Seeds of cumin: Crushed or ground
- 0909.61Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries: Neither crushed nor ground
- 0909.62Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries: Crushed or ground
How it is structured
0909.31 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 09, are the chapter; the first four, 0909, are heading 09.09; the last two, 31, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Chapter 09
- Coffee, tea, maté and spices
- Within the heading
- Seeds of cumin
- Subheading 0909.31
- Neither crushed nor ground
In other countries
National tariff lines under 0909.31 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 0909.31 cover?
HS code 0909.31 covers seeds of cumin, neither crushed nor ground.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 0909.31 in?
HS code 0909.31 is in heading 09.09 (seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries) in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, maté and spices).
Where are goods of heading 09.09 classified when 0909.31 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 09.09 are classified under 0909.21 (seeds of coriander, neither crushed nor ground), 0909.22 (seeds of coriander, crushed or ground), 0909.32 (seeds of cumin, crushed or ground), 0909.61 (seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground) or 1 other.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 0909.31?
National tariff lines under 0909.31 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.