Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices
In plain English
This heading covers ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. The items are separated based on whether the ginger is whole or processed into a powder. Mixtures containing two or more different types of these spices are grouped together, while other unspecified spices fall into a remaining category.
6-digit subheadings (6)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 09 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Coffee extracts and roasted-and-decaffeinated coffee under heading 2101 (Chapter 21, miscellaneous edible preparations) not 0901. Tea bags are 0902.40 not 2101.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 09
- 0901 — Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coff…
- 0902 — Tea
- 0903 — Mate
- 0904 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the ge…
- 0905 — Vanilla
- 0906 — Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
- 0907 — Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
- 0908 — Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
- 0909 — Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper