Australian Native Ginger Rhizomes

Whole rhizomes of Alpinia caerulea, an Australian native ginger variety, neither crushed nor ground, used in bush food cuisine. Fits HTS 0910.11.0015 as 'other' ginger rhizomes not from China and unprocessed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If sold for medicinal/herbal use primarily

Spice plants used chiefly in pharmacy or as herbal remedies classify under 1211 rather than as culinary spices.

0910.99.40.00Higher: 10.9% vs 7.5%

If contains mixtures of other spices

Mixtures of spices not elsewhere specified fall under 0910.99, separate from pure ginger.

0602.90.20.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If live with foliage attached

Live plants with roots are classified as other live plants in Chapter 6, not dried spices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide phytosanitary certificate confirming freedom from quarantine pests specific to Australian exports

β€’ Label clearly as 'ginger rhizomes' with botanical name to avoid confusion with ornamental plants

β€’ Monitor for APHIS restrictions on native species imports to prevent entry denial