Whole Dried Turmeric Rhizomes from China

Dried whole fingers or bulbs of Curcuma longa roots, used whole in cooking or for grinding. Directly classified under HTS 0910.30.00.00 as turmeric (curcuma) in its natural dried state.

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

Provide phytosanitary certificate to confirm treatment against pests like rhizome scale

Monitor moisture content below 12% to prevent mold issues during customs inspection

Avoid pepper shells contamination, as their importation is prohibited