Fresh Jamaican Ginger Rhizomes from Mexico
Whole, unprocessed rhizomes of ginger (Zingiber officinale) harvested from Jamaica, neither crushed nor ground, used primarily for culinary and medicinal purposes. This product falls under HTS 0910.11.0015 as 'other' ginger that is neither crushed nor ground, distinct from the more common Chinese variety specified elsewhere in the subheading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identity via lab testing to confirm Zingiber officinale and origin outside China to qualify under this specific subheading
• Ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards for fresh spices, including pesticide residue limits common in ginger imports
• Avoid misclassification as crushed/ground ginger (0910.12) by providing documentation proving the product remains whole rhizomes