Dried Ginger Rhizome

Dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale used pharmaceutically for anti-inflammatory and digestive therapeutic properties. HTS 1211.90.89.31 applies to this dried plant part principally incorporated as an ingredient in medicaments, distinguishing from spice uses in chapter 9.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0910.11Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily for culinary spice use

Chapter 9 for spices excludes medicinal principal use under heading 1211.

3003.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If powdered and blended into supplements

Becomes chapter 30 medicament if processed beyond raw dried form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for gingerol content to substantiate therapeutic use; ensure USP-grade purity to prevent reclassification

Declare pharmaceutical intent to avoid spice duties

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