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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ginger is crushed or ground
This alternative covers processed ginger.
If mixed with other spices from different headings
Chapter note 1(b) mandates heading 09.10 for such mixtures.
If mixed with other substances losing essential character
Chapter note 1 excludes such mixtures from Chapter 09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain organic certification documents for CBSA inspection
• Ensure the product is not crushed or ground to match the tariff description
• Verify no other substances are added to preserve classification
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