Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices. It includes coffee beans, ground coffee, tea, maté, pepper, chili peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, star anise, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway, juniper berries, ginger, turmeric, bay leaves, curry, etc. These goods are mostly plant-based seasonings used for food flavoring or medicinal purposes, but this chapter does not include essential oils of spices (Chapter 33) or pharmaceutical products (Chapter 30). Heading 0912 covers liquorice, pyrethrum, hop cones, and similar products of other plants used for perfumery or medicinal purposes, whether unground or ground. It specifically includes liquorice roots, liquorice juice, liquorice extract, etc. Liquorice is commonly used as a food sweetener, tobacco flavoring, and medicinal throat remedy. This heading is divided into two subheadings: unground and ground. Ground liquorice refers to liquorice roots that have been crushed, ground, or otherwise processed. Code 091220 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 09 represent Chapter 9 (Coffee, tea, maté and spices); digits 3-4, 12, represent heading 0912 (Liquorice, pyrethrum, hop cones, and similar products of other plants used for perfumery or medicinal purposes); digits 5-6, 20, represent subheading 091220, i.e., ground liquorice. In HS classification, the fifth digit usually indicates the processing state (such as unground vs. ground), and the sixth digit indicates the specific variety. Therefore, 091220 specifically refers to ground and processed liquorice root, as distinct from unground liquorice (091210). This product is ground liquorice, which is a processed product of liquorice root. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, liquorice root is classified under 091210 if unground, and under 091220 if ground. If further extracted into liquorice juice or extract, it is classified under 1302. Therefore, ground liquorice should be classified under 091220, not other chapters.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared product, which should accurately reflect the state of the goods, such as "ground liquorice" or "liquorice powder." Processing Method: Describe the processing method of the goods, such as grinding, crushing, sieving, etc., to prove their ground state. Composition Content: Declare the main component content of the liquorice, such as glycyrrhizic acid content, moisture, ash, etc., for quality determination. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging form and specifications of the goods, such as paper bags, 25 kg per bag, etc. Use: Explain the use of the goods, such as food additives, medicinal raw materials, tobacco flavoring, etc. Brand: Declare the brand or trademark of the goods; if no brand, fill in "none." Origin: Declare the country or region of origin of the goods, which affects tariffs and trade policies. Product Name: Ground liquorice; Processing Method: ground into powder, passed through 80 mesh sieve; Composition Content: glycyrrhizic acid ≥4%, moisture ≤10%; Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/paper bag; Use: food additive; Brand: none; Origin: China. Failure to indicate the ground state, leading to incorrect classification as unground liquorice. False declaration of composition content, affecting customs valuation and inspection. Vague declaration of use, which may trigger licensing requirements.

The core basis for classification is the processing state and use of the goods. Ground liquorice falls under heading 0912 because it has been ground and processed, meeting subheading 091220. If liquorice is not ground, it is classified under 091210. If it is liquorice extract or juice, it is classified under 1302. At the same time, consideration should be given to whether it is a pharmaceutical or food product in retail packaging, but ground liquorice is usually used as a raw material and is not classified under Chapter 30 or Chapter 21. 091210 Unground liquorice: Unground liquorice refers to liquorice root that has not been ground, usually whole roots or slices, while ground liquorice classified under 091220 has been crushed and ground; the processing states differ. 1302 Vegetable saps and extracts: 1302 covers extracts such as liquorice extract and liquorice juice, while 091220 is ground liquorice powder that has not undergone extraction. 1211 Plants used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy: 1211 includes other medicinal plants, but liquorice is specifically listed under 0912, so it is not classified under 1211. 0909 Anise, star anise, etc.: 0909 covers other spices; although liquorice can be used as a spice, it is separately listed, so it is not classified under 0909. Has it been ground or processed? Is it used for food, pharmaceuticals, or tobacco? Has liquorice juice or extract been extracted? Is it in retail packaging? Is it mixed with other substances?

What is the difference in HS codes between ground liquorice and unground liquorice? Ground liquorice is classified under 091220, and unground liquorice is classified under 091210. The difference lies in whether it has been ground. Ground liquorice is usually in powder form, while unground liquorice is in whole root, sliced, or block form. The processing state must be accurately declared during customs declaration. Which HS code should liquorice extract be classified under? Liquorice extract is classified under 1302.1200 because it is an extract of liquorice, not a simple ground product. Ground liquorice has only undergone physical grinding and has not had its chemical composition changed. What are the declaration elements for ground liquorice? Declaration elements include product name, processing method, composition content, packaging specifications, use, brand, origin, etc. The processing method must clearly state grinding, and the composition content must provide indicators such as glycyrrhizic acid. How can the tariff rate for ground liquorice be checked? Tariff rates must be checked according to origin and trade agreements. You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use a customs tariff query tool, enter HS code 091220 and the origin, and obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. What regulatory conditions are required for exporting ground liquorice? Exporting ground liquorice usually requires compliance with plant quarantine requirements and may require a phytosanitary certificate. If used for medicinal purposes, a pharmaceutical export certificate is also required. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked using customs regulatory condition codes. Can ground liquorice be classified under 1211? No. 1211 covers plants used primarily in perfumery or pharmacy, but liquorice is specifically listed under 0912. According to HS classification rules, specific headings take precedence, so ground liquorice should be classified under 091220. What should be noted when selling ground liquorice through cross-border e-commerce? When selling ground liquorice through cross-border e-commerce, attention must be paid to product classification and the requirements of the importing country. If used as a food additive, it must comply with local food safety standards. Accurate HS codes and declaration elements must be provided during declaration to avoid customs clearance delays. Are the HS codes for ground liquorice consistent in the EU and the United States? The first six digits of the HS code are consistent internationally, but later digits may vary by country. The EU uses TARIC codes, and the United States uses HTSUS, both based on 091220, but the subdivisions may differ. The target country's code should be confirmed before export.