Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices, including coffee beans, tea leaves, spices and other plant products. These commodities are typically used for food seasoning, beverage preparation or direct consumption, and their processing methods (such as roasting, grinding, blending) affect classification. This chapter does not include chemically pure caffeine, essential oils, etc., nor does it include plant parts consumed as vegetables or fruits. Heading 0913 covers seeds of coriander, cumin, anise, etc., and powders of fruits and nuts (including pine nuts, almonds, cashews, etc.) and powders of edible plant products not elsewhere specified. Specifically it includes: 0913.11 coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground; 0913.12 coriander seeds, crushed or ground; 0913.19 other seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, neither crushed nor ground; 0913.20 pine nuts, crushed or ground; 0913.30 pine nuts, neither crushed nor ground, etc. This heading mainly targets ground or otherwise processed spices or food ingredients. The first 2 digits 09 represent Chapter 9: Coffee, tea, maté and spices. Digits 3-4, 13, represent heading 0913: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder. Digits 5-6, 20, represent subheading 0913.20: Pine nuts, crushed or ground. The 5th digit 2 indicates the subheading sequence, and the 6th digit 0 indicates the specific variety. The overall code 091320 refers to pine nuts, crushed or ground, belonging to ground pine nut products used for food seasoning or direct consumption. The commodity is ground pine nuts, a plant product that has undergone grinding processing. According to HS classification rules, pine nuts belong to seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, and the ground state places them under subheading 0913.20, rather than pine nuts, neither crushed nor ground (0913.30). Meanwhile, if pine nuts are further processed into essential oils or extracts, they may be classified under Chapter 33, but simple grinding remains in 0913.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity should clearly state ground pine nuts, avoiding vague generic terms. Processing Method: Describe the processing state of the pine nuts, such as grinding, crushing, or not ground, which directly affects classification. Composition and Content: Declare the main components and content of the pine nuts, such as fat, protein, etc., ensuring consistency with the actual product. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging form and specifications of the commodity, such as bagged, canned, weight per package, etc. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'none'. Use: Describe the use of the pine nuts, such as food seasoning, direct consumption, industrial raw materials, etc. Origin: Declare the country or region of origin of the pine nuts, which affects tariffs and trade policies. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Ground pine nuts Processing Method: Grinding Composition and Content: Fat 60%, Protein 20%, Carbohydrates 10% Packaging Specifications: 25 kg/bag Brand: None Use: Food seasoning Origin: China HS Code: 091320 Failure to clearly declare the processing method as grinding, leading to classification errors. False declaration of composition and content, which may trigger customs scrutiny. Neglecting brand declaration, affecting intellectual property verification.

The core criteria for classification are the processing state and variety of the commodity. Ground pine nuts, having undergone grinding processing and belonging to seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway, are classified under 0913.20. If pine nuts are not ground, they are classified under 0913.30; if further processed into essential oils or extracts, they are classified under Chapter 33. It is also necessary to confirm whether the pine nuts are used for food or industrial purposes, but heading 0913 mainly targets food use. 091330 Pine nuts, neither crushed nor ground: Pine nuts, neither crushed nor ground, have not been ground and remain whole kernels, classified under 0913.30; ground pine nuts are ground into powder, classified under 0913.20. 200819 Other prepared nuts: 2008.19 covers nuts preserved by other methods, such as roasting, salt-baking, etc., while 0913.20 only covers simply ground pine nuts. 330190 Essential oils and extracts: 3301 covers essential oils, oleoresins, etc. extracted from plants. If pine nuts are extracted to make essential oils, they are classified under 3301, not 0913. 121190 Other plant products: 1211 covers plants mainly used for perfumery, pharmacy, insecticidal, etc. If pine nuts are used for non-food purposes, they may be classified under 1211. Confirm whether the commodity has undergone grinding processing. Verify whether the pine nuts are for food use. Check whether other ingredients have been added. Confirm whether packaging affects classification. Verify that the origin is consistent with the declaration.

How to look up the HS code for ground pine nuts? You can use the General Administration of Customs website, HS code query platforms, or consult a customs broker. Enter the keyword 'ground pine nuts' or 'Ground pine nuts', and determine the code as 091320 based on processing state and use. What is the difference in HS codes between ground pine nuts and pine nuts, neither crushed nor ground? Ground pine nuts are classified under 091320, and pine nuts, neither crushed nor ground, are classified under 091330. The main difference lies in the processing state: ground ones have been ground, while unground ones remain whole kernels. What elements should be noted when declaring ground pine nuts? Key declarations include processing method, composition and content, packaging specifications, brand, use and origin, ensuring consistency with the actual goods to avoid classification errors or customs scrutiny. If ground pine nuts have been roasted, can they still be classified under 091320? No. Roasting constitutes further processing and is typically classified under Chapter 20 (such as 2008.19). 091320 only applies to simply ground pine nuts. How to check the tariff rate for ground pine nuts? Tariff rates change. You can check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website, the China Free Trade Area Service Network, or consult a customs broker, while also considering origin and trade agreements. What documents are required for exporting ground pine nuts? Generally, a contract, invoice, packing list, customs declaration form, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. are required, depending on the destination country's requirements. It is advisable to consult a customs broker in advance. Can ground pine nuts be classified under Chapter 12? No. Chapter 12 covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, but once pine nuts are ground, they become spices or food ingredients and should be classified under Chapter 09. If ground pine nuts are used for medicinal purposes, will the HS code change? If used for medicinal purposes, they may be classified under Chapter 12 (1211) or Chapter 30, but must meet the definition of pharmaceuticals. Generally, ground pine nuts for food use remain classified under 091320.