Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices. It includes coffee beans, coffee husks, tea, maté, pepper, chili peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, star anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, juniper berries, etc. These goods may be whole, crushed, ground or mixed, but this chapter does not include mustard (heading 12.09), hops (12.06) or essential oils (33.01). Heading 0909 covers seeds of coriander, cumin, caraway, anise, star anise and other plants of the Umbelliferae family, whether or not crushed or ground. It includes coriander seeds (0909.21 neither crushed nor ground, 0909.22 crushed or ground), cumin seeds (0909.31 neither crushed nor ground, 0909.32 crushed or ground), caraway seeds (0909.61 neither crushed nor ground, 0909.62 crushed or ground), etc. These seeds are mainly used for seasoning, medicinal purposes or extraction of essential oils. The first 2 digits 09 represent Chapter 9: Coffee, tea, maté and spices. The 3rd-4th digits 09 represent heading 0909: Coriander seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, anise seeds, star anise seeds, etc. The 5th-6th digits 22 represent subheading 0909.22: Crushed or ground coriander seeds. The fifth digit 2 indicates coriander seeds, and the sixth digit 2 indicates crushed or ground. Therefore, 090922 means crushed or ground coriander seeds. If neither crushed nor ground, it would be 090921. This product is ground coriander seeds, belonging to the dried mature fruit of coriander of the Umbelliferae family, ground into powder. Since it is ground, it meets the description of subheading 0909.22, so it is classified under 090922, rather than 090921 for neither crushed nor ground. It is also not classified under other spices such as pepper (0904) or mixed spices (0910), because it is not mixed with other substances.

Product Name: Fill in the accurate name of the product, such as "Ground Coriander Seeds" or "Coriander Powder". Avoid using colloquial names such as "cilantro powder". Brand Type: Fill in the brand type, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc., according to the actual trade situation. Processing Method: Indicate "ground" or "milled" to show the degree of processing, distinguishing it from whole coriander seeds that are neither crushed nor ground. Ingredient Content: Fill in the main ingredients, such as 100% coriander seeds, or indicate whether other substances (such as anti-caking agents) have been added. Packaging Specifications: Fill in the packaging method and specifications, such as 25 kg/bag, 1 kg/bottle, etc., affecting tax rates and regulatory conditions. Purpose: Fill in the purpose, such as for seasoning, medicinal use, extraction of essential oils, etc. Different purposes may affect regulation. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Ground Coriander Seeds Brand Type: No Brand Processing Method: Ground Ingredient Content: 100% Coriander Seeds Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/bag Purpose: For seasoning HS Code: 09092200 Declaration Elements: 1. Product Name: Ground Coriander Seeds; 2. Brand Type: No Brand; 3. Processing Method: Ground; 4. Ingredient Content: 100% Coriander Seeds; 5. Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/bag; 6. Purpose: For seasoning. Mistakenly classifying ground coriander seeds under 090921 for neither crushed nor ground, ignoring the processing method. If other spices or anti-caking agents are added, it may be classified under 0910 mixed spices, rather than 090922. Ignoring brand type and packaging specifications, resulting in incomplete declaration.

The core basis for classification is the "Import and Export Tariff" and the "Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System". Coriander seeds belong to the fruit of coriander of the Umbelliferae family and are classified under heading 0909. According to the degree of processing, those neither crushed nor ground are classified under 090921, and those crushed or ground are classified under 090922. If further processed or mixed, they may be classified under 0910. At the same time, it is necessary to consider whether other substances have been added. If only ground without additives, it is classified under 090922. 090921 Coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground: The difference from 090922 lies in whether it is ground. Coriander seeds that are neither crushed nor ground remain whole particles and are classified under 090921; those ground into powder are classified under 090922. 091099 Other spices: If coriander seeds are mixed with other spices, or other substances are added, they may be classified under 0910. 090922 refers only to pure ground coriander seeds with no additives. 090411 Pepper, neither crushed nor ground: Pepper belongs to a different plant and is classified under 0904. Coriander seeds belong to the Umbelliferae family and are classified under 0909. The two differ in appearance and composition. 121190 Other medicinal plants: If coriander seeds are clearly used for medicinal purposes rather than seasoning, they may be classified under 1211. However, coriander seeds are usually classified under 0909 as a spice. Is it confirmed that the product is coriander seeds and not other seeds? Is it confirmed that it has been ground into powder? Has it not been mixed with other substances? Is it used for seasoning rather than medicinal purposes? Are the packaging and brand fully declared?

How do you distinguish the HS codes for ground coriander seeds and coriander seeds that are neither crushed nor ground? Ground coriander seeds are classified under 090922, and those neither crushed nor ground are classified under 090921. The key is whether they have been ground. If only dried and cleaned, they are still neither crushed nor ground; if ground into powder, they are crushed or ground. When declaring, it is necessary to indicate "ground" in the processing method column. If anti-caking agents are added to coriander seed powder, can it still be classified under 090922? If additives such as anti-caking agents are added, it may be regarded as mixed spices and classified under 0910. 090922 applies only to pure ground coriander seeds with no additives. It is recommended to declare the ingredients truthfully to avoid classification errors. Are coriander seeds and cilantro seeds the same thing? Are the HS codes the same? Coriander seeds and cilantro seeds are the same thing, just with different colloquial names. The HS codes are the same; ground ones are all 090922. However, when declaring, it is recommended to use the standard name "coriander seeds" to avoid disputes caused by colloquial names. What regulatory conditions are required for importing ground coriander seeds? Regulatory conditions vary by country/region and usually require compliance with food safety standards. It is recommended to consult the "Import and Export Tariff" and regulatory conditions published by the General Administration of Customs, or consult the local customs. Generally, a certificate of origin, health certificate, test report, etc. are required. What is the tariff rate for ground coriander seeds? Tariff rates change and vary depending on trade agreements and country of origin. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the single window, or consult a customs broker. The MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. need to be determined according to the actual situation. Can exporting ground coriander seeds enjoy export tax rebates? Export tax rebates depend on the commodity code and export tax rebate policy. 090922 may enjoy export tax rebates, but the latest rebate rate needs to be checked. It is recommended to consult the tax authorities or a customs broker and ensure accurate declaration. How do you check the HS code for ground coriander seeds? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, HS code query websites or the single window. Enter the keyword "coriander seeds" or "ground coriander seeds", and the system will display the code and declaration elements. You can also consult a professional customs broker. What is the difference between the HS codes for ground coriander seeds and cumin powder? Ground coriander seeds are classified under 090922, and ground cumin seeds are classified under 090932. Both belong to heading 0909, but different subheadings. Coriander seeds and cumin seeds are different plants and must be classified according to the actual product name.