Spices; mace, crushed or ground

HS v2017 Code: 090822

About spices; mace, crushed or ground

HS code 090822 covers the trade of mace, a spice derived from the dried, ground arils of the nutmeg fruit. Mace is a versatile ingredient used in a variety of culinary applications, from savory dishes to baked goods and beverages. As a key component of many global cuisines, the mace industry plays an important role in the international spice trade, contributing to the broader food and beverage economy.

Production process

Mace is produced by harvesting the nutmeg fruit, removing the outer shell, and drying the bright red, lacy aril that surrounds the nutmeg seed. The dried arils are then ground or crushed to produce the distinctive mace spice. This process requires careful handling and processing to ensure the mace retains its unique flavor and aroma.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the mace industry are the nutmeg fruits themselves, which are typically grown in tropical regions. Specialized drying and grinding equipment is also required to process the raw material into the finished mace product. Additionally, labor and transportation infrastructure are important inputs for harvesting, processing, and distributing mace to global markets.

Production outputs

Mace is a versatile spice with a wide range of applications. It is commonly used in savory dishes, baked goods, and beverages, often in combination with other spices like 090821 Nutmegs, mace, and cardamoms. Mace is also used as a flavoring agent in the production of certain 330210 Perfumes and toilet preparations and 330290 Mixtures of odoriferous substances for personal care and household products.

Revisions to 090822

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 090822. The most recent 1 version of this code (090822) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 090822 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for spices; mace, crushed or ground

    graph LR
    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/v2017/090822'>090822: Spices; mace, crushed or 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/v2017/090821'>090821: Spices; mace, neither crushed nor 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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