Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices. It includes coffee beans, ground coffee, tea leaves, maté, pepper, chili, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, juniper berries, etc. These goods are mainly used as food flavorings, beverage ingredients or spices, and some have medicinal value. Within the chapter, they are subdivided by processing state (unmilled, milled) and variety. Heading 0909 covers seeds and fruits of spices such as anise, fennel, coriander, caraway, cumin, juniper berries, etc., whether or not crushed. It includes whole, broken or ground states. However, it does not include essential oils, extracts or preparations (such as curry powder), nor does it include pepper, chili, etc. (which are listed under other headings). First 2 digits 09: chapter, indicating coffee, tea, spices. Digits 3-4 09: heading, indicating anise, fennel, coriander, caraway, cumin, juniper berries, etc. Digits 5-6 52: subheading, indicating crushed juniper berries. Juniper berries are under subheading 0909.51 when neither crushed nor ground, and 0909.52 when crushed or ground. Code 090952 means crushed or ground juniper berries, referring to juniper berries ground into powder or crushed particles, used for flavoring or medicinal purposes. Crushed or ground juniper berries are classified under 090952 because they belong to juniper berries under heading 0909 and are in a crushed or ground state. Juniper berries neither crushed nor ground are classified under 090951. If juniper berries are further processed into essential oils, extracts or food preparations, they are classified under Chapter 33 or Chapter 21. Therefore, juniper berries that have only been ground remain under 090952.

Product name: Declare the commodity name, which should specifically be "crushed or ground juniper berries" or "juniper berry powder", avoiding the general term "spice". Processing state: Clearly state whether crushed or ground, such as "crushed or ground", "ground into powder", "broken", etc., to distinguish 090951 from 090952. Use: Explain the main use, such as food flavoring, beverage flavor enhancement, medicinal raw material, etc., to assist classification. Composition/content: The active ingredients or purity of juniper berries, such as volatile oil content, moisture, etc.; not mandatory but helpful for proof. Packaging specifications: Packaging form and net weight, such as "25 kg/bag", "carton packing", affecting inspection and statistics. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Origin: The country or region of origin of the goods, affecting tariffs and trade policy. Customs declaration example: Product name: Crushed or ground juniper berries Processing state: Crushed or ground (ground into powder) Use: For food flavoring Composition/content: 100% juniper berry powder, moisture ≤10% Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag Brand: None Origin: Italy HS code: 0909520000 Failure to indicate the crushed or ground state may lead to mistaken classification under 090951 (juniper berries neither crushed nor ground). Confusing juniper berry powder with juniper essential oil, the latter should be classified under Chapter 33. False declaration of use, such as actually used for extracting essential oil but declared as flavoring, leading to classification errors.

The core basis for classification is the heading text and subheading text of the HS code. Heading 0909 explicitly includes juniper berries, and subheading 0909.52 is for crushed or ground. Therefore, the goods must satisfy: 1) belong to juniper berries (fruit of Juniperus communis); 2) have undergone grinding processing (crushing, pulverizing, etc.), but not further processed into essential oils, extracts or food preparations. If only simply dried, whole or broken but not ground, classify under 090951. If mixed with other spices, it may be classified under 0910 or 2103. 090951 Juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground: Different processing state: 090951 is neither crushed nor ground (whole, broken but not powdered), 090952 is crushed or ground. The core difference is whether grinding has been carried out. 330129 Juniper essential oil: Juniper essential oil is an extract and is classified under Chapter 33; while 090952 is directly ground plant material, not extracted. 091099 Other spices: If juniper berries are mixed with other spices, or are not specifically named under 0909, classify under 0910; but pure juniper berry powder still remains under 090952. 121190 Other medicinal plants: If juniper berries are clearly used for medicinal purposes and meet heading 1211, they may be classified under 1211; but 0909 takes precedence unless specially processed. Confirm whether the commodity is juniper berries (Juniperus communis). Confirm whether it has undergone grinding processing (crushed or ground). Confirm whether other substances have been added or mixed in. Confirm whether it is used for extracting essential oil or making food preparations. Confirm whether packaging and labels are consistent with the declaration.

How to inquire about the HS code for crushed or ground juniper berries? You can check the customs tariff, HS code inquiry websites, or consult a customs broker. Enter the keyword "juniper berries" to find heading 0909, then choose 090951 or 090952 depending on whether it is crushed or ground. Be sure to check the heading notes. What is the difference between the HS codes for crushed or ground juniper berries and juniper berries neither crushed nor ground? Juniper berries neither crushed nor ground are classified under 090951, and crushed or ground ones under 090952. The difference lies in the processing state: neither crushed nor ground includes whole, broken but not powdered; crushed or ground means ground into powder or crushed particles. The state must be clearly declared. If juniper berry powder is used for extracting essential oil, which code should it be classified under? If juniper berry powder is only used for extracting essential oil but has not itself been extracted, it still remains under 090952. If it has already been extracted into essential oil, it is classified under Chapter 33 (such as 330129). If it is the residue after extraction, it may be classified under other chapters. What declaration elements are required for importing crushed or ground juniper berries? It is necessary to declare product name, processing state, use, composition/content, packaging specifications, brand, origin, etc. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements. It is recommended to refer to the Customs Import and Export Commodity Specification Declaration Catalog of the People's Republic of China. What is the tariff rate for crushed or ground juniper berries? Tariff rates may change. Please check the latest Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China or inquire through the website of the General Administration of Customs. You may also consult a customs broker or use a tariff inquiry tool. Are juniper berry powder and juniper seed powder the same commodity? Usually juniper seeds are juniper berries, but Chinese common names may cause confusion. The standard name "juniper berries" should be used in the HS code. If it is actually seeds of another plant, it must be reclassified. If crushed or ground juniper berries are mixed with other spices, will the HS code change? Yes. If after mixing juniper berries still predominate, it may be classified under 0910 (other spices); if made into food preparations, classify under Chapter 21. Only pure juniper berry powder is classified under 090952. For cross-border e-commerce sales of juniper berry powder, how to determine the HS code? It depends on the actual state of the goods: if it is pure juniper berry powder, classify under 090952; if it is mixed spices or preparations, classify under other codes. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker and keep product composition descriptions.