Spices; cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground

HS v2022 Code: 090931

About spices; cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground

HS code 090931 covers the trade and production of cumin seeds, a widely used spice in various cuisines around the world. Cumin is a key ingredient in many Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latin American dishes, contributing a distinctive earthy and slightly nutty flavor. As a major agricultural commodity, the global trade in cumin seeds plays an important role in the broader spice and condiment industry, which is a significant contributor to the international food and beverage economy.

Production process

Cumin seeds are typically harvested from the Cuminum cyminum plant, a small herbaceous annual. After harvesting, the seeds undergo a drying process to reduce moisture content, followed by cleaning and sorting to remove any impurities. The whole, unground cumin seeds are then packaged and distributed for use in various food products and culinary applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of cumin seeds under HS code 090931 include the Cuminum cyminum plant, agricultural land, and labor for cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Additionally, machinery for drying, cleaning, and packaging the seeds may be necessary, along with transportation and storage infrastructure to facilitate distribution.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 090931 is whole, unground cumin seeds, which are then used as a spice and flavoring ingredient in a wide range of food products. These may include 210330 Spices, condiments and seasonings, 190190 Preparations for infant use, for retail sale, and 210390 Other sauces and preparations, among others.

Revisions to 090931

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 090931. The most recent 1 version of this code (090931) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 090931.

Family tree for spices; cumin seeds, neither crushed nor 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/v2022/0909'>0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090931'>090931: Spices; cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090921'>090921: Spices; coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090922'>090922: Spices; coriander seeds, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090932'>090932: Spices; cumin seeds, crushed or ground</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090961'>090961: Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090962'>090962: Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground</a>"]

    

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