Spices; cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground

HS v2017 Code: 090831

About spices; cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground

HS code 090831 covers the trade of whole, unground cardamom spices. Cardamom is a highly valued spice that is widely used in various cuisines, particularly in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. As a key ingredient in many traditional dishes, the global demand for high-quality cardamom has made it an important agricultural commodity in the international trade market.

Production process

Cardamom is primarily cultivated in tropical regions, with major producers including India, Guatemala, and Sri Lanka. The spice is harvested from the seed pods of the cardamom plant, which are carefully hand-picked and then dried to preserve their flavor and aroma. The dried pods are then sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution and sale in domestic and export markets.

Production inputs

The production of whole, unground cardamom requires access to suitable growing regions with the right climate and soil conditions to cultivate the cardamom plant. Farmers also need access to labor for the manual harvesting and processing of the spice. Additionally, specialized drying and packaging equipment is necessary to prepare the cardamom for market.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 090831 is whole, unground cardamom spice. This product is widely used as a flavoring agent in various food and beverage applications, including curries, rice dishes, baked goods, and teas. The output of this industry may also be used as an input for 091030 Spices, n.e.s.; mixtures of two or more products.

Revisions to 090831

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 090831. The most recent 1 version of this code (090831) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 090831 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for spices; cardamoms, 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/v2017/090831'>090831: Spices; cardamoms, 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/v2017/090821'>090821: Spices; mace, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090822'>090822: Spices; mace, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/090832'>090832: Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground</a>"]

    

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