Product classification
HS code for Ground anise: 0909.62
Spices, seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel, juniper berries, crushed or ground.
Classification of ground anise under HS 0909.62
Ground anise is classified under HS code 0909.62, which covers the seeds of anise, badian, caraway, or fennel, as well as juniper berries, provided they have been crushed or ground. Chapter 9 of the Harmonized System encompasses coffee, tea, and spices. Heading 0909 is specific to the seeds of the aforementioned plants. The distinction between subheadings in this category is based on whether the product is whole or processed. Since grinding is a form of processing that changes the physical state of the seed without altering its chemical spice properties, it falls under 0909.62. This classification is vital for food safety and agricultural trade regulations, ensuring the product is identified as a processed spice.
- Covers
- Ground aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)
- Crushed star anise (badian)
- Ground fennel seeds
- Ground caraway seeds
- Crushed juniper berries
- Also under 0909.62
- 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. The most common misclassification is using 0909.61, which is strictly for whole seeds that have not been crushed or ground. Another potential error involves 1211.90; while anise can be used in perfumery or pharmacy, if it is imported as a spice for culinary use, Chapter 9 takes precedence. Additionally, mixtures of ground anise with other spices should be classified under 2103.90 as mixed seasonings if the anise does not constitute the predominant character of the blend.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090962 (the code used for ground anise), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090962 (the code used for ground anise) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 090962, not only ground anise.
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 ground anise
Brazil splits HS 0909.62 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0909.62.10Anise seeds, crushed or ground
- 0909.62.20Star anise, crushed or ground
- 0909.62.90Fennel, caraway and juniper, crushed or ground
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ground anise
What is the HS code for Ground anise?
The HS code for Ground anise is 090962 (Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground). The HS code for ground or crushed anise is 0909.62.
How do I classify Ground anise for customs?
Ground anise is classified under HS code 090962 — Spices; seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries, crushed or ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is star anise classified under the same code?
Yes, ground star anise (badian) is classified under 0909.62, while whole star anise is under 0909.61.
Which countries are the top exporters of ground anise (HS 090962)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090962 (the code used for ground anise) 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 ground anise (HS 090962)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090962 (the code used for ground anise) 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.
Is the HS code for Ground anise the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090962 for Ground anise is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ground anise in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 090962 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for ground anise depends on the product's details: 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).