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HS 0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
9
GST
10%
Chapter
9

HS Codes Under Heading 0908

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
0908-1Nutmeg:—0%
0908-11-00Neither crushed nor groundkg0%
0908-12-00Crushed or groundkg0%
0908-2Mace:—0%
0908-21-00Neither crushed nor groundkg0%
0908-22-00Crushed or groundkg0%
0908-3Cardamoms:—0%
0908-31-00Neither crushed nor groundkg0%
0908-32-00Crushed or groundkg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 0908 products:

AgreementTypical RateCountries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement0%BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement0%CHL
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade AgreementexcludedIND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%ARE
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement0%USA
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership0%BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%IDN
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement0%JPN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%KOR
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership0%BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%SGP
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%THA
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Classification Guidance

Heading 0908 belongs to Chapter 9 in Section II (Vegetable products).

View Chapter 9 classification notes
Notes 1. Mixtures of the products of 0904 to 0910 are to be classified as follows: The addition of other substances to the products of 0904 to 0910 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification provided 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 2103. 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 0910. 2. This Chapter does not cover Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) or other products of 1211.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 0908 (Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 16 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 0908?

There are 9 statistical codes under heading 0908 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 0908 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other Headings in Chapter 9

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