Turmeric Powder in Retail Jars

Ground turmeric packed in consumer-ready glass jars under 2.3 kg for household use. Remains under HTS 0910.30.00.00 as the spice itself, with containers dutiable separately if not from duty-free origins.

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.

2103.90.90Higher: 23.9% vs 7.5%

If jar contains turmeric with salt or MSG additives

Adulterated or mixed spice preparations become food seasonings in Chapter 21.

7010.90.50Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If imported empty jars for repacking

Containers imported empty are classified by material in Chapter 70, not with contents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm jar origins; containers from Canada or Mexico enter free if under 2.3 kg net spice weight

β€’ Apply bilingual labeling (English/Spanish) for FDA prior notice and import alerts

β€’ Separate invoice values for spice vs. packaging to optimize duty calculation