Spices; nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground

HS v2017 Code: 090811

About spices; nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground

HS code 090811 covers the trade of whole, unground nutmeg, a highly valued spice derived from the seed of the nutmeg tree. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in many cuisines around the world, particularly in Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, and European dishes. As a globally traded commodity, the nutmeg industry plays an important role in the international spice trade, contributing to the broader food and beverage sector.

Production process

Nutmeg is primarily produced by harvesting the fruit of the nutmeg tree, which is native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The fruit is allowed to ripen until it splits open, revealing the seed (nutmeg) and the red, lacy aril (mace). The nutmegs are then dried in the sun or using specialized drying equipment to reduce the moisture content. Once dried, the nutmegs are sorted, graded, and packaged for export.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the nutmeg industry include the nutmeg trees, which require specific climatic conditions to thrive, as well as labor for harvesting, drying, and processing the nutmegs. Specialized drying equipment, packaging materials, and transportation infrastructure are also important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 090811 is whole, unground nutmeg, which is used as a spice in a wide range of food and beverage products. The nutmeg industry also produces mace, the red lacy aril that surrounds the nutmeg seed, which is also used as a spice. Nutmeg and mace are often consumed by 090810 Spices; nutmeg, mace and cardamoms, 090820 Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, and 210390 Sauces and preparations; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, among other industries.

Revisions to 090811

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 090811. The most recent 1 version of this code (090811) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 090811 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for spices; nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0908'>0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090811'>090811: Spices; nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090812'>090812: Spices; nutmeg, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090821'>090821: Spices; mace, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090822'>090822: Spices; mace, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090831'>090831: Spices; cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090832'>090832: Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground</a>"]

    

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