HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0908.22 – Spices; mace, crushed or ground
HS code 0908.22 is the 6-digit subheading for spices, mace, crushed or ground. It is used for ground mace, mace powder, crushed mace, powdered mace and finely ground mace.
What HS 0908.22 covers
This HS code specifically refers to mace that has been crushed or ground, making it a convenient and ready-to-use spice in international trade. While the raw material (whole mace) is sourced predominantly from Indonesia and Grenada, the processing into ground form often occurs in importing countries or specialized facilities. Ground mace is highly valued for its subtle, warm, and slightly pungent flavor, which is distinct from nutmeg. It finds extensive use in the food industry, particularly in baking, sauces, meat preparations, and spice blends. Key importers, including the United States, Canada, and European Union nations, rely on ground mace for its consistent quality and ease of integration into various products. Trade considerations include ensuring the purity of the ground product, maintaining its aromatic compounds, and adhering to strict food safety and quality standards to meet diverse market demands.
- Covers
- Ground mace
- Mace powder
- Crushed mace
- Powdered mace
- Finely ground mace
- Organic ground mace
- Examples
- McCormick Ground Mace
- Simply Organic Ground Mace
- Frontier Co-op Organic Ground Mace
- Badia Ground Mace
Codes often confused with 0908.22
Common mistake. The primary confusion for this code is with 090821 (whole mace) if the processing state is not clearly defined; it can also be mistaken for ground nutmeg (090812) due to similar uses.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 090822, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 090822 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $7.2M 32% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$5.4M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $4.5M 20% of world exports
World total: $23M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $6.2M 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $5.3M 24% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.5M 11% of world imports
World total: $23M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0908.22
Brazil does not split HS 0908.22: its NCM code is 0908.22.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 09.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0908.22
What is HS code 090822?
HS code 090822 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spices; mace, crushed or ground. This HS code specifically refers to mace that has been crushed or ground, making it a convenient and ready-to-use spice in international trade. While the raw material (whole mace) is sourced predominantly from Indonesia and Grenada, the processing into ground form often occurs in importing countries or specialized facilities. Ground mace is highly valued for its subtle, warm, and slightly pungent flavor, which is distinct from nutmeg. It finds extensive use in the food industry, particularly in baking, sauces, meat preparations, and spice blends. Key importers, including the United States, Canada, and European Union nations, rely on ground mace for its consistent quality and ease of integration into various products. Trade considerations include ensuring the purity of the ground product, maintaining its aromatic compounds, and adhering to strict food safety and quality standards to meet diverse market demands.
What products fall under HS code 090822?
Ground mace, mace powder, crushed mace, powdered mace, finely ground mace, organic ground mace
What are common misclassifications for HS code 090822?
The primary confusion for this code is with 090821 (whole mace) if the processing state is not clearly defined; it can also be mistaken for ground nutmeg (090812) due to similar uses.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 090822?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 090822 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($7.2M, 32% of world exports), Vietnam (about $5.4M) and the Netherlands ($4.5M). World exports came to about $23M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 090822?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 090822 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.2M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($5.3M) and the United Kingdom ($2.5M). World imports came to about $23M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 090822 structured?
HS code 090822 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (09) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 090822?
In Brazil, HS code 090822 is NCM 0908.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.