Ginger — HTS 0910
Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices
Chapter 09 › Heading 0910
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0910 is a four-digit product category in Chapter 9 for ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. It groups these goods by their botanical or commercial spice identity, rather than by brand, packaging, or country of sale.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s specific type or material—for example, whether it is ginger, turmeric, thyme, bay leaf, curry, or another spice. Then check the applicable subheadings for details such as whether the product is whole, crushed, ground, or otherwise presented. Blends, extracts, prepared seasonings, or products with added ingredients may require classification outside this heading, depending on their composition and use.
What to check
- Identify every ingredient and describe the product’s physical form, such as whole, crushed, or ground.
- Check whether the item is a single spice or a blend, preparation, extract, or seasoning with added ingredients.
- Read the current HTSUS heading, subheading text, chapter notes, and relevant statistical suffixes before selecting the eight-digit code.
- Match the product description and composition to the code wording; do not choose based only on a retail name or marketing label.
- When the product is blended, processed, or difficult to distinguish from a prepared food, obtain customs-broker or other classification advice and retain supporting product records.
HTS heading 0910 summary
Ginger is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0910.11.00 👉 | Neither crushed nor ground | Free | — | Free |
| 0910.12.00.00 👉 | Crushed or ground | 1¢/kg | Free | 11¢/kg |
| 0910.20.00.00 👉 | Saffron | Free | — | Free |
| 0910.30.00.00 👉 | Turmeric (curcuma) | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0910?
Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.