Caraway seeds from India
India exported $57.7 million of caraway seeds (HS 0909.32) in FY2025-26, down 22% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 7.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 7.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $58MDown 21.8% on last year
- HS code
- 0909.32Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0909.32.00.00 | Seeds of cumin: Crushed or ground | Free | 0% | 7.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of caraway seeds
India's exports to all countries under HS 0909.32, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0909.32 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on caraway seeds from India?
0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 7.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for caraway seeds?
0909.32, under heading 0909 (Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export caraway seeds?
Yes. India exported $57.7 million under HS 0909.32 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.