Whole Peruvian Ginger Roots
Intact, air-dried ginger roots from Peru, neither crushed nor ground, prized for their mild flavor in gourmet cooking. Classified under HTS 0910.11.0015 as 'other' neither crushed nor ground ginger, excluding the primary Chinese ginger category.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If turmeric (curcuma) rather than ginger
Similar rhizome appearance but different botanical species; turmeric has its own subheading in 0910.30.
If inadvertently mixed with pepper
Pepper (Piper genus) falls under 0904; chapter notes explicitly exclude cubeb pepper from this chapter.
If frozen whole rhizomes
Frozen vegetables and roots, even if spice plants, may classify under Chapter 7 preserved provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certificate of origin to distinguish from Chinese ginger and secure correct statistical suffix
• Declare moisture content to prevent reclassification as a fresh vegetable under Chapter 7
• Package in breathable containers to maintain quality during transit and avoid mold issues flagged by USDA inspectors
Related Products under HTS 0910.11.00.15
Fresh Jamaican Ginger Rhizomes
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.
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.
Indian Cochin Ginger Whole
Premium whole Cochin variety ginger from India, neither crushed nor ground, known for high oil content and pungent flavor. This enters under HTS 0910.11.0015 as other unprocessed ginger excluding Chinese origin.
African Nigerian Ginger Bulbs
Large, whole ginger bulbs from Nigeria, neither crushed nor ground, valued for their robust flavor in West African dishes. Classified in HTS 0910.11.0015 as other neither crushed nor ground ginger.