Import trade restrictions for 0909310000 10
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-07-2000 | 0 % | Third country duty 103 |
 VN | Viet Nam VN | 01-08-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 JO | Jordan JO | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SM | San Marino SM | 01-01-2006 | 0 % | Customs union duty 106 |
2005 | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005 | 01-01-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MD | Moldova, Republic of MD | 01-01-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2080 | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080 | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GB | United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SG | Singapore SG | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GH | Ghana GH | 01-01-2027 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 LB | Lebanon LB | 01-04-2006 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 EG | Egypt EG | 01-06-2010 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 AD | Andorra AD | 01-07-1991 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 KR | Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR | 01-07-2011 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MX | Mexico MX | 01-07-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 KE | Kenya KE | 01-07-2024 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2200 | Central America 2200 | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CO | Colombia CO | 01-08-2013 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 GE | Georgia GE | 01-09-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 MA | Morocco MA | 01-10-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
 CI | Ivory Coast CI | 02-12-2019 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
2000 | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000 | 03-10-2025 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 CM | Cameroon CM | 04-08-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1035 | SADC EPA 1035 | 10-10-2016 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1034 | Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034 | 14-05-2012 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| GH | Ghana GH | 15-12-2016 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 IL | Israel IL | 16-05-2023 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 SB | Solomon Islands SB | 17-05-2020 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 RU | Russian Federation RU | 20-07-2025 | 50 % | Additional duties 695 |
 BY | Belarus BY | 20-07-2025 | 50 % | Additional duties 695 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 20-07-2025 | 50 % with Y155, otherwise 0 % | Additional duties 695 |
 PG | Papua New Guinea PG | 20-12-2009 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| SG | Singapore SG | 21-11-2019 – 31-12-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 FJ | Fiji FJ | 28-07-2014 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1033 | CARIFORUM 1033 | 29-12-2008 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 WS | Samoa WS | 31-12-2018 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-01-2022 | Document required banned without it | Import control of organic products 750 |
 IN | India IN | 15-03-2025 | Document required banned without it | Import control 731 |
 TR | Türkiye TR | 15-03-2025 | Document required banned without it | Import control 731 |
 UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 090931
- Customs value €1,000.00
- Customs duty 0 % €0.00
- Additional duties 0 % to 50 %, depending on the producer or certificate not included
- Import VAT 19 % €190.00
- Total €1,190.00
Specific duties (per kg, per item) and rates that depend on the producer are not in the total.
Documents and checks for India
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 0909310000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
EPA CARIFORUM
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Coffee, tea, maté and spices; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 9 used must be wholly obtained
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Coffee, tea, mate and spices; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTSH; or Blending, crushing or grinding.
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Coffee, tea, maté and spices; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 09 used are wholly obtained
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 0909310000
0909 31 00 CN Explanatory Notes: and 0909 32 00
Seeds of cumin See the HS Explanatory Note to heading 0909, first and third paragraphs. Seeds of cumin are ovoid and ridged.
Notes to chapter 09
Notes 1. Mixtures of the products of headings 0904 to 0910 are to be classified as follows: (a) mixtures of two or more of the products of the same heading are to be classified in that heading; (b) mixtures of two or more of the products of different headings are to be classified in heading 0910. The addition of other substances to the products of headings 0904 to 0910 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification, provided that the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of the goods of those headings. Otherwise, such mixtures are not classified in this chapter; those constituting mixed condiments or mixed seasonings are classified in heading 2103. 2. This chapter does not cover cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of heading 1211. Additional note 1. The rate of duty applicable to mixtures referred to in note 1(a) shall be the one applicable to the component having the highest duty rate.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
EU trade in 2025 for 090931
- Extra-EU imports
- €33.5M
- 8,768 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €2.2M
Top origin countries by import value
- India €27M
Syria €2.1M- Türkiye €1.4M
- Egypt €1.2M
Pakistan €578.9K
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 090931
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 % maybe 10 %
- Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 % maybe 5 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 % maybe 13.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 % maybe 10 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 % maybe 3 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 8 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 % maybe 11 %
- Slovakia 23 % maybe 19 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
- Sweden 25 % maybe 6 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 090931 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Seeds of cumin", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0909310000 10 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Seeds of cumin", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Seeds of cumin".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Seeds of cumin" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Seeds of cumin" is 0909310000 10. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Seeds of cumin".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 09 was selected for coffee, tea, maté and spices
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 09 refers to Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 31 refers to Seeds of cumin.
HS Code tree structure
0900000000 80
Chapter COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES
0909000000 80
Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries
0909210000 10
- Seeds of coriander
0909210000 80
- - Neither crushed nor ground
0909220000 80
- - Crushed or ground
0909310000 10
- Seeds of cumin
0909310000 80
- - Neither crushed nor ground
0909320000 80
- - Crushed or ground
0909610000 10
- Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries
0909610000 80
- - Neither crushed nor ground
0909620000 80
- - Crushed or ground