Product classification
HS code for Mace powder: 0908.22
Spices, mace, crushed or ground.
Classification of mace powder under HS 0908.22
Mace powder is classified under HS code 0908.22. This code is part of Chapter 9, which covers coffee, tea, mate, and spices. Mace is the dried, reddish-orange lace-like covering (aril) of the nutmeg seed. The classification 0908.22 specifically refers to mace that has been crushed or ground. This follows the general structure of the spice chapter, where whole spices are separated from those that have undergone mechanical processing like grinding. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product is a single spice that has been processed into a powder form, fitting the exact description of the subheading for crushed or ground mace.
- Covers
- Pure ground mace powder
- Crushed mace flakes
- Dehydrated and pulverized mace arils
- Fine-mesh mace spice
- Also under 0908.22
- 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 most frequent misclassification for mace powder is HS code 0908.21, which is reserved for whole mace. Importers often fail to distinguish between the physical states of the spice. Another common error is using HS code 0908.12, which is for ground nutmeg. Although mace and nutmeg come from the same fruit (Myristica fragrans), they are distinct spices with different flavor profiles and separate HS subheadings. Furthermore, if mace powder is mixed with other spices (like in a curry powder), it must be classified under 0910.91 as a spice mixture rather than under the individual mace code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090822 (the code used for mace powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090822 (the code used for mace powder) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 090822, not only mace powder.
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 mace powder
Brazil classifies mace powder under NCM 0908.22.00: HS 0908.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mace powder
What is the HS code for Mace powder?
The HS code for Mace powder is 090822 (Spices; mace, crushed or ground). The HS code for crushed or ground mace is 0908.22.
How do I classify Mace powder for customs?
Mace powder is classified under HS code 090822 — Spices; mace, crushed or ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can mace powder be classified as nutmeg?
No, while they originate from the same plant, the HS system provides separate subheadings for nutmeg (0908.1x) and mace (0908.2x). Mace powder must stay within the 0908.22 category.
Which countries are the top exporters of mace powder (HS 090822)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090822 (the code used for mace powder) 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 mace powder (HS 090822)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090822 (the code used for mace powder) 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.
Is the HS code for Mace powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090822 for Mace powder 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 mace powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, mace powder (HS 090822) is classified under NCM 0908.22.00.