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.
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 turmeric is extracted with solvents or purified to a high curcumin concentration for use as a food additive or supplement
Solvent-extracted or highly purified turmeric extracts fall under vegetable saps and extracts, not the spice heading.
If the powder is mixed with other substances and no longer retains the essential character of turmeric
Mixtures that lose the essential character of a single spice are classified as mixed condiments or seasonings.
If the product is presented in measured doses or packaged for retail sale as a medicament
Turmeric in pharmaceutical form, such as capsules or tablets, is classified as a medicament rather than a spice.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not further processed beyond grinding or concentration, as additional chemical extraction may shift classification
• Declare the curcumin content and intended food use to the CBSA to support classification as a spice
• Keep certificates of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 0910.30.00
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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.
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
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