Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground

HS v2022 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 worldwide. Cardamoms are a member of the ginger family and are known for their distinctive, aromatic flavor. As a key ingredient in many traditional dishes, the global demand for cardamoms has steadily increased, making this a significant industry within the broader spice trade.

Production process

Cardamoms are typically harvested by hand from the plant's pods. After drying, the pods are then crushed or ground to produce the final spice product. This process helps to release the essential oils and enhance the flavor profile. Specialized machinery may be used to automate the crushing and grinding stages, ensuring consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 090832 industry are the raw cardamom pods. Cardamom plants require specific climatic conditions, such as warm temperatures and high humidity, to thrive. Cultivation often takes place in tropical regions, with India and Guatemala being major producers. In addition to the raw material, this industry relies on processing equipment, such as drying chambers, grinders, and packaging machinery, to transform the pods into the final crushed or ground spice product.

Production outputs

The main output of the 090832 industry is crushed or ground cardamom spice. This product is widely used in various cuisines, particularly in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cooking. The ground cardamom is often used as a flavoring agent in dishes, baked goods, and beverages. The output of this industry may also be consumed by manufacturers of 210320 Spice mixes and seasonings, who incorporate cardamom into their blended products.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 090832.

Family tree for spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0908'>0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090832'>090832: Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090811'>090811: Spices; nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090812'>090812: Spices; nutmeg, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090821'>090821: Spices; mace, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090822'>090822: Spices; mace, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090831'>090831: Spices; cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]

    

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