HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0909.62 – Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground
HS code 0909.62 is the 6-digit subheading for spices, seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel, juniper berries, crushed or ground. It is used for ground anise, ground star anise, ground caraway, ground fennel and ground juniper berries.
What HS 0909.62 covers
This HS code covers the crushed or ground forms of anise, badian (star anise), caraway, fennel seeds, and juniper berries. These processed spices offer convenience and consistent flavor for various industries, including food manufacturing, baking, and beverage production. Ground star anise is vital for Asian cuisine and spice blends, ground caraway for breads and cheeses, and ground juniper berries are used in gin and savory rubs. The international trade involves value-added products, where raw materials from diverse origins are processed and packaged for global distribution. Importers are often large-scale food processors, bakeries, and distilleries seeking ready-to-use ingredients. Quality control is crucial for maintaining the aroma, flavor, and essential oil content, as well as ensuring appropriate particle size and purity.
- Covers
- Ground anise
- Ground star anise
- Ground caraway
- Ground fennel
- Ground juniper berries
- Star anise powder
- Examples
- McCormick Ground Star Anise
- Simply Organic Ground Fennel
- Badia Ground Caraway
- Frontier Co-op Ground Juniper Berries
Codes often confused with 0909.62
Common mistake. Similar to 090961, confusion can arise between the individual ground spices, or with their whole forms (090961) if the processing state is not accurately declared.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 090962, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 090962 in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 Egypt $9.7M 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $7.5M 18% of world exports
- 3 Spain $4.2M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.5M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.0M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.2M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $39M 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 codes for 0909.62 3
Brazil splits HS 0909.62 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0909.62.10 Anise seeds, crushed or groundDe anis (erva-doce)
- 0909.62.20 Star anise, crushed or groundDe badiana (anis-estrelado)
- 0909.62.90 Fennel, caraway and juniper, crushed or groundOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 09.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0909.62
What is HS code 090962?
HS code 090962 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground. This HS code covers the crushed or ground forms of anise, badian (star anise), caraway, fennel seeds, and juniper berries. These processed spices offer convenience and consistent flavor for various industries, including food manufacturing, baking, and beverage production. Ground star anise is vital for Asian cuisine and spice blends, ground caraway for breads and cheeses, and ground juniper berries are used in gin and savory rubs. The international trade involves value-added products, where raw materials from diverse origins are processed and packaged for global distribution. Importers are often large-scale food processors, bakeries, and distilleries seeking ready-to-use ingredients. Quality control is crucial for maintaining the aroma, flavor, and essential oil content, as well as ensuring appropriate particle size and purity.
What products fall under HS code 090962?
Ground anise, Ground star anise, Ground caraway, Ground fennel, Ground juniper berries, Star anise powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 090962?
Similar to 090961, confusion can arise between the individual ground spices, or with their whole forms (090961) if the processing state is not accurately declared.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 090962?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 090962 in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($9.7M, 23% of world exports), Germany ($7.5M) and Spain ($4.2M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 090962?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 090962 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.5M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($3.0M) and the United Kingdom ($2.2M). World imports came to about $39M, 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 090962 structured?
HS code 090962 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (09) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 090962?
Brazil splits HS code 090962 into 3 NCM codes: 0909.62.10 (Anise seeds, crushed or ground), 0909.62.20 (Star anise, crushed or ground), 0909.62.90 (Fennel, caraway and juniper, crushed or ground). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.