Heading 0910
HTS code 0910 — Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices
- Chapter
- 09 — Coffee, tea and spices
- Tariff lines
- 14
- General duty
- General duty rates from 1.9% to 4.8%, with 8 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 0910
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0910.11.0010 | Certified organic (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Ginger > Neither crushed nor ground) | Free | kg |
| 0910.11.0015 | Other (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Ginger > Neither crushed nor ground) | Free | kg |
| 0910.12.0000 | Crushed or ground (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Ginger) | 1¢/kg | kg |
| 0910.20.0000 | Saffron (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices) | Free | kg |
| 0910.30.0000 | Turmeric (curcuma) (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices) | Free | kg |
| 0910.91.0000 | Mixtures referred to in note 1(b) to this chapter (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices) | 1.9% | kg |
| 0910.99.0500 | Crude or not manufactured (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Thyme; bay leaves) | Free | kg |
| 0910.99.0600 | Thyme (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Thyme; bay leaves > Other) | 4.8% | kg |
| 0910.99.0700 | Bay leaves (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Thyme; bay leaves > Other) | 3.2% | kg |
| 0910.99.1000 | Curry (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other) | Free | kg |
| 0910.99.2000 | Crude or not manufactured (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Origanum (Lippia spp.)) | Free | kg |
| 0910.99.4000 | Other (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Origanum (Lippia spp.)) | 3.4% | kg |
| 0910.99.5000 | Dill (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 0910.99.6000 | Other (Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices > Other spices > Other > Other) | 1.9% | kg |
Documents required to import under 0910
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 0910?
- HTS heading 0910 covers ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices. It sits in Chapter 09 (coffee, tea and spices) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 14 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0910?
- General duty rates from 1.9% to 4.8%, with 8 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0910 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 09
- 0901Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion
- 0902Tea, whether or not flavored
- 0903Maté
- 0904Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)
- 0905Vanilla
- 0906Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
- 0907Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
- 0908Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms