Whole Dried Turmeric Rhizomes
Dried whole fingers or bulbs of Curcuma longa roots, used whole in cooking or for grinding. This natural dried state is the primary form of turmeric, classified under tariff item 0910.30.00.
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 rhizomes are mixed with other spices
Mixtures of different spice headings are classified in heading 09.10.
If the rhizomes are for planting or medicinal use
Plants for cultivation or pharmacy are classified in heading 12.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a Phytosanitary Certificate from the exporting country to confirm the rhizomes are free of pests and diseases
• Ensure the rhizomes are dried to a moisture level below 10% to prevent spoilage
• Declare the product as 'turmeric (Curcuma longa), dried, whole' on the customs entry
Related Products under Tariff item 0910.30.00
Alleppey Turmeric Fingers
Whole turmeric fingers from Alleppey, India, selected for high essential oil content and spice-grade quality. These dried rhizomes are unground and retain the natural characteristics of turmeric (Curcuma longa), falling squarely under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric in its primary form.
Bulk Turmeric Powder Sacks
Industrial-grade ground turmeric in 50 kg polypropylene sacks, intended for food manufacturing. The powder is pure Curcuma longa without additives, making it a straightforward import under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric in ground form.
Certified Organic Whole Turmeric
Whole dried Curcuma longa rhizomes certified organic, suitable for grinding or direct culinary use. The organic certification does not change the tariff classification, as the product remains pure turmeric in its natural dried state under tariff item 0910.30.00.
Dehydrated Turmeric Slices
Thinly sliced and dried Curcuma longa rhizomes for quick rehydration in cooking. The slicing process does not alter the fundamental nature of turmeric as a spice, so it remains classified under tariff item 0910.30.00.
Food-Grade Turmeric Extract Powder
Concentrated turmeric powder standardized to 5% curcumin for food use. While the curcumin content is elevated, the product is still ground turmeric without extraction or further processing, keeping it under tariff item 0910.30.00.
Ground Turmeric Powder
Finely ground rhizomes of Curcuma longa, commonly used as a cooking spice for its vibrant yellow colour and earthy flavour. This pure powdered form is directly classified under tariff item 0910.30.00 as turmeric.