Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground

HS v2017 Code: 090832

About spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground

HS code 090832 covers the trade of crushed or ground cardamoms, a highly valued spice used in various cuisines around the world. Cardamoms are the dried fruit pods of several plant species in the ginger family, and are prized for their distinctive, aromatic flavor. As a key ingredient in many spice blends and curries, the global demand for high-quality cardamoms has made this a significant industry within the broader spice trade.

Production process

Cardamoms are typically harvested by hand, with the pods being carefully dried and cured before being crushed or ground into a fine powder. Advanced processing techniques may involve mechanical drying, sorting, and milling equipment to ensure consistent quality and product specifications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cardamom industry are the raw cardamom pods, which are sourced from specialized cardamom plantations, as well as processing equipment such as drying chambers, grinders, and packaging machinery. Labor for harvesting and processing is also a key input, with many producing regions relying on skilled agricultural workers.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 090832 is ground or crushed cardamom powder, which is used as a spice ingredient in a wide range of food products. This includes 210320 Spices and Seasonings, 190190 Bakery Products, and 300490 Medicinal Products, among others. Whole, unprocessed cardamom pods may also be traded under this code for use in whole-spice applications.

Revisions to 090832

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 090832. The most recent 1 version of this code (090832) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 090832 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

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

    

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