Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper (heading 0909): importing markets
HS 0909 covers the seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway and juniper. In 2024, China, the United States and India were the three…
Published on 24 October 2026Updated on 24 October 2026
HS 0909 covers the seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway and juniper. In 2024, China, the United States and India were the three largest importers by declared value, according to UN Comtrade. For an exporter from Spain, the first step is to fix the exact subheading, because tariff and entry rules depend on it.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 24 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0909
- Chapter
- 09 · Coffee, tea, mate and spices
- Subheadings
- 11
Main importing markets
USD · 2024| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| China | 184,661,347 |
| United States | 119,044,996 |
| India | 90,200,728 |
| Pakistan | 69,459,245 |
| Germany | 63,772,576 |
| United Kingdom | 57,894,166 |
| Algeria | 53,507,841 |
| Saudi Arabia | 50,810,334 |
| Malaysia | 43,466,849 |
| Morocco | 42,304,062 |
| Türkiye | 33,179,216 |
| Netherlands | 30,223,371 |
| Indonesia | 27,008,116 |
| France | 24,834,375 |
| Canada | 24,511,402 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2024Verified on 24 October 2026
What to know before exporting HS 0909 from Spain
HS 0909 belongs to chapter 09, coffee, tea, mate and spices. It is divided into 11 subheadings according to the fact sheet above. The seed, the species and sometimes the presentation (whole, crushed or ground) decide which subheading applies.
Classification comes first, because everything else hangs from it. Duty, documents and controls are set per subheading, not per heading. Before quoting, check the product against the explanatory notes of the Harmonized System and, for destinations that use longer codes, against the national tariff of that country.
The market table shows demand that is spread across several regions: Asia, North America, Europe, North Africa and the Gulf. Importing countries do not buy the same thing. Some mainly buy whole seed for processing or repacking, others ground product for retail. The table shows total value by country, not which subheading or which variety, so it does not tell you which of them buys your product.
For an exporter from Spain, the duty depends on the destination, the subheading and whether a trade agreement between the EU and that country is in force. It is consulted in Access2Markets, entering the product code and the destination country. For shipments to the EU single market, there is no duty between member states and the reference is TARIC for third-country trade.
Spices are food products, so they are subject to the sanitary and labelling rules of the destination. These usually cover contaminant limits, residues, traceability and labelling language, and their content varies by country. Access2Markets lists product requirements by destination, and the importer or the destination customs broker can confirm what applies to your batch.
Imports in the table are declared by each importing country and are reported with a delay. Treat the ranking as a guide to where demand is concentrated and not as a forecast. A large importer can also be a re-exporter, so part of its volume may be trade in transit or processing.
Frequently asked questions about HS 0909
What products are included in HS 0909?
HS 0909 includes the seeds of anise, badian (star anise), fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway and juniper. These products are classified under chapter 09 of the Harmonized System and are split into 11 subheadings, which separate species and, in some cases, whether the seed is whole or crushed or ground.
Which countries import the most under HS 0909?
By value declared in 2024, the largest importers in UN Comtrade were China, the United States and India, followed by Pakistan, Germany and the United Kingdom. The figures are imports from the world, not from Spain, so they show the size of the market and not the position of any particular supplier.
How do I find the import duty for HS 0909 from Spain?
The duty depends on the destination country, the exact subheading and whether an agreement with the EU applies. It is looked up in Access2Markets by entering the product code and the destination. For trade with non-EU countries, TARIC gives the EU's own tariff measures, and the destination's customs tariff gives the duty applied on import.
Is the six-digit code enough to export?
The six-digit code is common to all countries that use the Harmonized System. Many destinations add further digits for their own tariff, and duty or controls can change at that level. Check the full national code of the destination before quoting.
Are there sanitary or labelling requirements for spice seeds?
Yes, as they are food products, destinations normally apply sanitary, traceability and labelling rules. The specific limits and documents differ by country and by product. Access2Markets lists the requirements by destination, and the importer can confirm what applies to your batch.
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