Heading 0910

Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices

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Heading 0910 covers ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices not provided for in the earlier spice headings of chapter 09. The heading splits first by named spice: whole and ground ginger, saffron and turmeric each get their own subheadings, and the rest falls under 0910.91 for mixtures or 0910.99 for single spices such as thyme, bay leaves, curry, origanum and dill. Within ginger and within the thyme and bay leaf group, the break is by condition (whole versus crushed or ground, crude versus further processed).

Products in this heading

Fresh or dried ginger root
Ground ginger powder
Saffron threads
Turmeric powder
Dried thyme
Dried bay leaves
Curry powder
Dried dill weed

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the actual spice first: ginger, saffron and turmeric have their own subheadings, everything else falls in 0910.91 or 0910.99.
For ginger, decide whether it is neither crushed nor ground (0910.11) or crushed or ground (0910.12).
For whole ginger, decide whether the lot is certified organic or other.
For thyme and bay leaves, decide whether the goods are crude or not manufactured, or are further processed.
For the residual group, decide between a mixture of spices, curry, origanum, dill, or other.

Often confused with

Peppercorns and dried Capsicum or Pimenta fruits
Pepper and capsicum or pimenta fruits have their own heading earlier in chapter 09.
Heading 0904
Vanilla beans and vanilla extract
Vanilla is a separate named heading, not an other spice of 0910.
Heading 0905
Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
Cinnamon is provided for in its own heading.
Heading 0906
Cumin, coriander, fennel, anise and caraway seeds
These are seed spices of heading 0909, not 0910.
Heading 0909
Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
These are named in heading 0908.
Heading 0908

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for turmeric?

Turmeric (curcuma) is classified under 0910.30.00.00, at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on curry powder?

Curry falls under 0910.99.10.00, at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify dried thyme?

Crude or not manufactured thyme goes under 0910.99.05.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Thyme that is further processed goes under 0910.99.06.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.8%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.