Dried Whole Ginger Roots from China
Air-dried whole ginger rhizomes, neither crushed nor ground, retaining their intact shape for spice applications. Classified under HTS 0910.11.00 as unprocessed whole ginger spice. Commonly used in teas, pickling, or grinding at destination.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Confirm drying process did not crush or powder the rhizomes; inspect for integrity upon customs examination
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole, neither crushed nor ground' to prevent misclassification
• Test for pesticide residues as spices face strict FDA import alerts; use accredited labs for pre-shipment analysis