HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0908.32 – Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground
What HS 0908.32 covers
This HS code specifically refers to cardamoms that have been crushed or ground, representing a processed form widely traded internationally. While Guatemala and India are the primary producers of whole cardamom, the grinding and packaging often occur closer to consumer markets or in specialized processing hubs. Ground cardamom is a highly versatile spice, extensively used in the food manufacturing industry, baking, confectionery, and in various spice blends globally. Key importers include the United States, countries within the European Union, and Japan, where it's incorporated into a vast array of products. Trade in ground cardamom emphasizes consistent particle size, purity, and the preservation of its characteristic warm, sweet aroma and flavor. Quality control measures are crucial to prevent adulteration and ensure the product meets international food safety and quality standards, making it a reliable ingredient for industrial and retail use.
- Examples
- McCormick Ground Cardamom
- Simply Organic Ground Cardamom
- Frontier Co-op Organic Ground Cardamom
- Badia Ground Cardamom
Codes often confused with 0908.32
Common mistake. The main confusion for this code is with 090831 (whole cardamoms) if the processing state is not clearly defined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 090832, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 090832 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 India $14M 25% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $9.9M 18% of world exports
- 3 Guatemala $5.0M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $54M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $12M 18% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $10M 17% of world imports
- 3 Norway $4.9M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $62M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0908.32
Brazil does not split HS 0908.32: its NCM code is 0908.32.00.
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 0908.32
What is HS code 090832?
HS code 090832 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spices; cardamoms, crushed or ground. This HS code specifically refers to cardamoms that have been crushed or ground, representing a processed form widely traded internationally. While Guatemala and India are the primary producers of whole cardamom, the grinding and packaging often occur closer to consumer markets or in specialized processing hubs. Ground cardamom is a highly versatile spice, extensively used in the food manufacturing industry, baking, confectionery, and in various spice blends globally. Key importers include the United States, countries within the European Union, and Japan, where it's incorporated into a vast array of products. Trade in ground cardamom emphasizes consistent particle size, purity, and the preservation of its characteristic warm, sweet aroma and flavor. Quality control measures are crucial to prevent adulteration and ensure the product meets international food safety and quality standards, making it a reliable ingredient for industrial and retail use.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 090832?
The main confusion for this code is with 090831 (whole cardamoms) if the processing state is not clearly defined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 090832?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 090832 in UN Comtrade data were India ($14M, 25% of world exports), the Netherlands ($9.9M) and Guatemala ($5.0M). World exports came to about $54M, 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 090832?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 090832 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($12M, 18% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($10M) and Norway ($4.9M). World imports came to about $62M, 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 090832 structured?
HS code 090832 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 090832?
In Brazil, HS code 090832 is NCM 0908.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.