Spices; mace, neither crushed nor ground

HS v2017 Code: 090821

About spices; mace, neither crushed nor ground

HS code 090821 covers the trade of mace, a spice derived from the dried, reddish-brown seed covering of the nutmeg fruit. Mace is a versatile ingredient used in a variety of cuisines around the world, particularly in South and Southeast Asian cooking. As a high-value spice, the global mace trade plays an important role in the international food and flavoring industry.

Production process

Mace is harvested from the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) by carefully removing the fleshy, bright red aril that surrounds the nutmeg seed. The aril is then dried, either in the sun or using artificial heat, until it becomes the hard, brittle spice known as mace. Mace can be sold whole or ground into a powder, depending on the intended use.

Production inputs

The primary input for mace production is the nutmeg fruit itself. Nutmeg trees are cultivated in tropical regions, with major producers including Indonesia, India, and Grenada. In addition to the raw nutmeg, mace production requires drying equipment and processing facilities to extract and prepare the spice for market.

Production outputs

Mace is used as a flavoring agent in a wide range of food products, including baked goods, sauces, and beverages. It is also used in some perfumes and personal care items. Mace is often paired with or used as a substitute for nutmeg, another spice derived from the same plant 090810 Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.

Revisions to 090821

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 090821. The most recent 1 version of this code (090821) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 090821 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for spices; mace, 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/v2017/090821'>090821: Spices; mace, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090811'>090811: Spices; nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090812'>090812: Spices; nutmeg, crushed or 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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