Chapter 0910 — Customs Tariff Headings

0910.20.00Saffron

0910.30.00Turmeric (curcuma)

0910.9Other spices:

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Products classified under Tariff item 09.10

African Nigerian Ginger Bulbs

Large, whole ginger bulbs from Nigeria, neither crushed nor ground, valued for their robust flavor in West African dishes. It is classified under this tariff item as unprocessed ginger, with no chapter exclusions applying.

Australian Native Ginger Rhizomes

Whole rhizomes of Alpinia caerulea, an Australian native ginger variety, neither crushed nor ground, used in bush food cuisine. It falls under this tariff item as ginger neither crushed nor ground, consistent with chapter definitions.

Certified Organic Australian Whole Ginger

Whole dried ginger roots from certified organic farms in Australia, uncrushed and unground, used as a spice in culinary applications. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Certified Organic Chinese Whole Ginger Pieces

Large whole pieces of dried organic ginger from China, neither crushed nor ground, used as a spice in cooking and teas. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Certified Organic Fiji Whole Ginger Rhizomes

Uncrushed, unground dried rhizomes of organic ginger from Fiji, used as a spice in premium culinary markets. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Certified Organic Indian Whole Dry Ginger

Whole dried ginger from India, certified organic and presented whole without crushing or grinding, used as a spice in cooking and beverages. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Certified Organic Indonesian Whole Ginger

Dried whole organic ginger rhizomes from Indonesia, maintained in uncrushed, unground form, used as a spice in culinary and traditional applications. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Certified Organic Nigerian Whole Dry Ginger

Certified organic whole dried ginger from Nigeria, unground and uncrushed. It retains its essential character as a spice of heading 09.10 and is not excluded by chapter notes, making it dutiable under this tariff item.

Certified Organic Peruvian Whole Ginger

Dried whole organic ginger roots from Peru, neither crushed nor ground, intended for culinary use. It qualifies under this tariff item as an unprocessed spice of heading 09.10, with no chapter exclusions applying.

Certified Organic Sri Lankan Whole Ginger

Whole dried ginger roots from certified organic Sri Lankan plantations, unprocessed beyond drying. It falls under this tariff item as ginger neither crushed nor ground, consistent with chapter definitions and notes.

Certified Organic Thai Whole Ginger Rhizomes

Uncrushed dried rhizomes of Thai organic ginger, suitable for export in whole form. It is classified under this tariff item as ginger neither crushed nor ground, with no chapter exclusions applying.

Certified Organic Whole Ginger Root

Dried whole roots of ginger (Zingiber officinale) that are certified organic, neither crushed nor ground. It falls under this tariff item as unprocessed organic ginger, meeting the criteria of heading 09.10.

Chinese Whole Ginger Roots

Whole ginger rhizomes from China, intact and neither crushed nor ground, used as a spice in Asian cuisine and traditional remedies. The product retains its natural form, qualifying under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Dried Whole Ginger Roots

Air-dried whole ginger roots, neither crushed nor ground, retaining their intact shape for use in teas, pickling, or culinary spice applications. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Fijian Whole Ginger Rhizomes

Whole ginger rhizomes from Fiji, intact and neither crushed nor ground, with a unique flavor profile for premium culinary markets. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Fresh Jamaican Ginger Rhizomes

Whole, unprocessed rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinale) harvested from Jamaica, neither crushed nor ground, used primarily for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is classified under this tariff item as unprocessed ginger, with no chapter exclusions applying.

Fresh Whole Ginger Rhizomes

Fresh whole ginger roots in their natural rhizome form, neither crushed nor ground, used as a spice in cooking and beverages. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Indian Cochin Ginger Whole

Premium whole Cochin variety ginger from India, neither crushed nor ground, known for high oil content and pungent flavor. It falls under this tariff item as unprocessed ginger, meeting the criteria of heading 09.10.

Indian Cochin Whole Ginger

Premium Cochin variety whole ginger from India, intact rhizomes neither crushed nor ground, valued for aromatic oils in cooking and beverages. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Jamaican Whole Ginger

Whole ginger rhizomes from Jamaica, neither crushed nor ground, known for their spicy flavor in jerk seasoning and culinary dishes. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Nigerian Whole Ginger Bulbs

High-quality whole ginger rhizomes from Nigeria, neither crushed nor ground, known for their bold flavor in West African and global cuisines. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Organic Whole Ginger Rhizomes

Certified organic whole ginger roots, neither crushed nor ground, grown without synthetic pesticides and used as a spice in health foods. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Peruvian Whole Ginger Rhizomes

Whole ginger roots from Peru, neither crushed nor ground, with a mild flavor profile suitable for gourmet and organic markets. The product is unprocessed and classified under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Sri Lankan Whole Ginger Fingers

Whole ginger 'fingers' from Sri Lanka, neither crushed nor ground, prized for their potency in Ayurvedic and culinary traditions. The product is unprocessed and falls under tariff item 0910.11.00.

Whole Peruvian Ginger Roots

Intact, air-dried ginger roots from Peru, neither crushed nor ground, prized for their mild flavor in gourmet cooking. It is classified under this tariff item as unprocessed ginger, with no chapter exclusions applying.

Bulk Ground Ginger for Processing

Bulk ground ginger powder intended for further food manufacturing. It is the crushed or ground form of ginger (Zingiber officinale), which is specifically classified under tariff item 0910.12.00, regardless of its industrial end-use, as long as it remains pure ground spice.

Curry Powder Blend Ground

A ground mixture primarily of turmeric, coriander, and ginger, intended for use in Indian curries. It retains the essential character of the individual spices and, as a simple blend of ground spices, falls under heading 09.10, which covers curry and other spices. The grinding process and absence of additional substances keep it within the chapter's scope.

Fine Ground White Pepper

Finely milled white peppercorns (Piper nigrum) with husks removed, used in light-colored dishes. Although pepper is not explicitly listed in heading 09.10, the product's description as a ground spice aligns with the tariff item's scope for crushed or ground ginger and other spices. The husk removal does not affect classification under this item.

Ground Allspice Powder

Ground dried berries of Pimenta dioica, which mimic a blend of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors. As a single ground spice, it falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground ginger and other spices. The product is not a mixture, so it retains classification within heading 09.10.

Ground Bay Leaves

Finely ground dried bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) used for stews and marinades. Bay leaves are explicitly listed in heading 09.10, and the ground form falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground spices. The product is a single spice, not a mixture, so it remains within the chapter.

Ground Fenugreek Powder

Powder from Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds, commonly used in curries and supplements. As a ground spice, it falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground ginger and other spices. The product is not a mixture and retains the essential character of a spice.

Ground Ginger Powder

Fine powder made from dried and crushed ginger rhizomes, used as a spice in cooking and baking. This is the classic crushed or ground form of ginger, directly falling under tariff item 0910.12.00, and is distinct from fresh or whole ginger.

Ground Mace Powder

Ground aril covering of nutmeg seed, used as a baking spice. As a single ground spice, it falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground ginger and other spices. The product is not a mixture, so it remains within heading 09.10.

Ground Saffron Threads

Powder from Crocus sativus stigmas, a premium spice used for paella and rice dishes. Although saffron is listed in heading 09.10, the ground form falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground spices. The product is pure and not mixed, so it retains classification within the chapter.

Ground Star Anise

Powdered Illicium verum fruit pods, used in Chinese five-spice blends. As a single ground spice, it falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground ginger and other spices. The product is not a mixture, so it remains within heading 09.10.

Ground Thyme Leaves

Powdered dried thyme leaves (Thymus vulgaris) for seasoning meats and soups. Thyme is explicitly listed in heading 09.10, and the ground form falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground spices. The product is a single spice, not a mixture, so it remains within the chapter.

Ground Turmeric Powder

Yellow powder from crushed Curcuma longa rhizomes, used for coloring and flavoring in curries. Turmeric is explicitly listed in heading 09.10, and the ground form falls under the tariff item for crushed or ground spices. The product is pure and not mixed, so it retains classification within the chapter.

Mixed Ground Spice for Baking

Ground blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, intended for baking such as pumpkin pie spice. As a simple mixture of spices from different headings, it falls under heading 09.10 per chapter note 1(b). The blend retains the essential character of spices and contains no added substances, so it remains within the chapter.

Organic Ground Ginger

Certified organic powder made from ground ginger roots, free of synthetic pesticides, used in health foods and teas. As a crushed or ground form of ginger, it falls under tariff item 0910.12.00; organic certification does not change the tariff classification.

Retail Ground Ginger Jar

Consumer-packaged 2 oz glass jar of ground ginger for home use. The product itself is crushed or ground ginger, classified under tariff item 0910.12.00; the retail packaging does not alter the spice's classification, provided the ginger is the essential character.

Azerbaijani Premium Saffron

Premium whole saffron threads from Azerbaijan, valued for their floral notes in pilaf recipes. This pure spice is directly classified as saffron under tariff item 0910.20.00.

Iranian Saffron Threads

Premium saffron threads harvested from Crocus sativus flowers in Iran, known for their intense aroma and vibrant red color. This pure spice is classified under tariff item 0910.20.00 as it directly matches the tariff heading.

Kashmiri Mongra Saffron

Luxurious Mongra grade saffron from Kashmir, featuring the longest threads with exceptional crocin content. This pure saffron is classified under tariff item 0910.20.00 per chapter notes.

Moroccan Saffron Filaments

Vibrant red saffron filaments from Morocco, prized for their robust flavor in tagine dishes. Classified under tariff item 0910.20.00 as it is unmixed saffron spice.

Organic Greek Saffron

Certified organic saffron stigmas from Kozani, Greece, free from pesticides and synthetic inputs. Qualifies under tariff item 0910.20.00 as pure saffron spice, with organic status recognized by CFIA.

Spanish La Mancha Saffron

High-quality saffron stigmas from the La Mancha region in Spain, graded as Coupe or Superior for culinary use. Falls under tariff item 0910.20.00 as pure saffron spice per chapter provisions.

Alleppey Turmeric Fingers

Whole turmeric fingers from Alleppey, India, with high essential oil content, used as a spice. They are unground Curcuma longa rhizomes, falling directly under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric (curcuma).

Bulk Turmeric Powder Sacks

Industrial-grade ground turmeric in 50 kg sacks for food manufacturing. It is pure turmeric powder, not mixed with other substances, and falls under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric (curcuma).

Certified Organic Whole Turmeric

Certified organic whole turmeric rhizomes, dried and unground, suitable for grinding or direct use. They are pure Curcuma longa and fall under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric (curcuma).

Dehydrated Turmeric Slices

Thinly sliced and dried turmeric rhizomes for quick rehydration. They remain unground and retain the essential character of turmeric spice, falling under tariff item 0910.30.00.

Food-Grade Turmeric Extract Powder

Food-grade turmeric extract powder standardized to 5% curcumin, produced by grinding and concentrating turmeric rhizomes without further chemical modification. It retains the essential character of turmeric (curcuma) and is classified under tariff item 0910.30.00 as a spice, not as a separate extract or medicament.

Ground Turmeric Powder

Finely ground turmeric powder from Curcuma longa, used as a cooking spice. It is pure turmeric without additives, falling under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric (curcuma).

Madras Turmeric Powder

Ground turmeric from the Madras region, known for bold flavor and color. It is pure turmeric powder, and regional variety does not affect classification under tariff item 0910.30.00.

Organic Ground Turmeric

Certified organic ground turmeric powder from Curcuma longa, free of synthetic pesticides. It is pure turmeric spice, falling under tariff item 0910.30.00.

Premium Curcumin-Rich Turmeric Powder

Select ground turmeric with a minimum 4% curcumin content for gourmet applications. It is pure turmeric powder, and curcumin content does not alter classification under tariff item 0910.30.00.

Turmeric Fingers Grade 1

Premium whole dried turmeric fingers, cleaned and graded for high curcumin content. They are unground rhizomes, falling under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric (curcuma).

Turmeric in Consumer Pouches

Ground turmeric in flexible stand-up pouches for retail sale. The core product is pure turmeric, and retail packaging does not affect classification under tariff item 0910.30.00.

Turmeric Powder in Retail Jars

Ground turmeric packed in consumer-ready glass jars under 2.3 kg for household use. The spice itself is pure turmeric, falling under tariff item 0910.30.00; the jar is classified separately if not from a duty-free origin.