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, juniper berries, etc. These goods are mostly plant-based seasonings used in food, beverages or medicine. Goods of this chapter may be unground or ground, but overall retain their original plant characteristics. Heading 0909 covers anise seeds, star anise, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, juniper berries, etc. These are commonly used spices, usually unground or ground. 0909 includes various seed-type spices, and juniper berries, as one of them, are used to flavor alcoholic beverages (such as gin) and in cooking. First 2 digits 09 = Chapter: Coffee, tea, maté and spices. Digits 3-4 09 = Heading: Anise seeds, star anise, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, juniper berries. Digits 5-6 51 = Subheading: Juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground. This subheading further distinguishes unground from ground, with 51 representing unground and 52 representing ground. Therefore 090951 specifically refers to juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground. The product is juniper berries and is unground, so it is classified under 090951. If ground, it would be classified under 090952. If it were another spice such as coriander seeds, it would be classified under 090921 (unground) or 090922 (ground). Juniper berries fall under heading 0909, and the state is unground, so the code is 090951.

Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground'. State: Indicate whether ground or not, such as 'neither crushed nor ground'. Ground products should be classified under a different subheading. Use: Explain the main use of the product, such as for extracting essential oils, brewing gin, cooking seasoning, etc. Composition: Main components and content, such as juniper berry volatile oil, moisture, etc. Source: Botanical name and place of origin, such as Juniperus communis, origin Spain. Packaging Specifications: Packaging method and specifications, such as 25 kg/bag. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, indicate 'none'. Product Name: Juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground; State: Neither crushed nor ground; Use: For brewing gin and cooking seasoning; Composition: Juniper berries 100%; Source: Juniperus communis, origin Spain; Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/bag; Brand: None. Failure to indicate 'neither crushed nor ground', which may result in classification under the ground subheading. Confusing juniper berries with juniper seeds, which may refer to other plants. Unclear declaration of use, affecting customs judgment of product attributes.

Core basis for classification: 1. The product is juniper berries (fruit of Juniperus communis); 2. The state is neither crushed nor ground; 3. It falls under heading 0909. According to the General Rules for HS classification, classification is based on heading texts and subheading texts. Juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground, meet the description of 090951; if ground, they are classified under 090952. 090952 Juniper berries, crushed or ground: Different state: 090951 is neither crushed nor ground, 090952 is crushed or ground. Whether crushed or ground is the key to subheading division. 090921 Coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground: Different species: 090921 is coriander seeds, 090951 is juniper berries. Both are unground spices, but the plant species are different. 121190 Other medicinal plants: Different use: If juniper berries are used medicinally, they may be classified under 1211, but as a spice they are classified under 0909. Judgment should be based on the main use. 330190 Essential oils: Different degree of processing: If juniper berries are extracted into essential oil, they are classified under 3301, not 0909. Is it confirmed that the product is juniper berries? Is it confirmed that the state is neither crushed nor ground? Is it confirmed that the use is as a spice or seasoning? Are processed products such as ground or essential oil excluded? Have customs classification decisions or advance rulings been checked?

How to inquire about the HS code for juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground? You can check the customs tariff, HS code inquiry websites, or consult a customs broker. First determine the chapter (09), then find the heading (0909), and finally choose the subheading based on whether it is ground (090951 for neither crushed nor ground). What is the difference between juniper berries and juniper seeds? Juniper berries usually refer to the cones of juniper (Juniperus communis), used for seasoning; juniper seeds may refer to seeds of other plants and should be judged according to the specific species. The standard Chinese name should be used when declaring. If juniper berries are ground, what is the code? Ground juniper berries should be classified under 090952. Whether crushed or ground is the key to subheading division, and the state must be clearly declared. If juniper berries are used to extract essential oil, is the code different? Yes, if juniper berries are used to extract essential oil and have been processed into essential oil, they are classified under 3301; if they are only used as raw materials, they are still classified under 0909. What elements need attention when declaring? It is necessary to declare product name, state, use, composition, source, packaging specifications, brand, etc. Ensure the information is accurate to avoid classification errors. What regulatory conditions are required for importing juniper berries? According to customs regulations, plant quarantine, food safety, etc. may be involved. For details, consult the General Administration of Customs or a customs broker. How to distinguish juniper berries from other spices? Juniper berries are cones, while other spices such as coriander seeds are seeds. They can be distinguished by appearance, smell and botanical name. What are the consequences of customs classification errors? It may lead to supplementary taxes, fines, delays in customs clearance, and even affect corporate credit. It is recommended to obtain an advance classification ruling in advance.