India to USA trade data · HS 0909
Exporting Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Seeds from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $65.2M of cumin, coriander & fennel seeds (HS 0909) from India, 57.2% of all US imports of this product, making India the largest supplier of 50 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $65.2M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -2.2%
- India's rank
- 1st of 50
- Share of US imports
- 57.2%
- Average duty paid
- 0.3%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of cumin, coriander & fennel seeds from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $47.9M, down 2.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with cumin, coriander & fennel seeds
US imports of HS 0909 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 50 countries: $114M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. India | $65.2M | 57.2% |
| 2. Egypt | $12.2M | 10.7% |
| 3. Türkiye | $11M | 9.6% |
| 4. Vietnam | $6.4M | 5.6% |
| 5. Canada | $5.1M | 4.4% |
| 6. Finland | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| 7. China | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| 8. Bulgaria | $1.6M | 1.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for cumin, coriander & fennel seeds from India
Top US ports for HS 0909 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $26.9M | 41.3% |
| Baltimore, MD | $11.6M | 17.8% |
| New York, NY | $6.4M | 9.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4.6M | 7.1% |
| Houston, TX | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| Oakland, CA | $3.1M | 4.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on cumin, coriander & fennel seeds from India
Across all HS 0909 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 0.3% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 8.2% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Seeds from India to the USA: FAQs
How much cumin, coriander & fennel seeds does the US import from India?
$65.2M in 2025 (HS 0909), which made India the largest supplier of 50 countries with 57.2% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $47.9M, down 2.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for cumin, coriander & fennel seeds in the US market?
Egypt (10.7%), Türkiye (9.6%), Vietnam (5.6%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on cumin, coriander & fennel seeds from India?
On average, the duty paid was 0.3% of the value of cumin, coriander & fennel seeds from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (8.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 0909: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive cumin, coriander & fennel seeds from India?
Newark, NJ (41.3%), Baltimore, MD (17.8%), New York, NY (9.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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