Product classification
HS code for Fresh ginger: 0910.11
Spices, ginger, neither crushed nor ground.
Classification of fresh ginger under HS 0910.11
Fresh ginger is classified under HS code 0910.11. Chapter 9 of the Harmonized System covers coffee, tea, mate, and spices. Ginger is explicitly listed under heading 0910, which includes ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. The subheading 0910.11 specifically refers to ginger that is \"neither crushed nor ground.\" This includes fresh ginger rhizomes (commonly referred to as ginger root) that have been harvested, cleaned, and potentially had the outer skin removed, but have not been further processed into a powder or paste. It also includes whole dried ginger rhizomes. The classification remains in 0910.11 as long as the ginger is in its natural, whole, or sliced state without being pulverized. This code is used globally for the trade of raw ginger used in culinary and medicinal applications. The essential character of the product as a spice, rather than a vegetable, is what dictates its placement in Chapter 9 instead of Chapter 7.
- Covers
- Fresh ginger rhizomes (whole)
- Chilled ginger root
- Whole dried ginger (not ground)
- Sliced fresh ginger (not further prepared)
- Green ginger
- Also under 0910.11
- Dole Fresh Ginger
- Melissa's Fresh Ginger
- Organic Valley Fresh Ginger
- Dried Ginger Slices (various brands)
Codes often confused with 0910.11
Common mistake. Fresh ginger is sometimes misclassified under HS code 0709.99 (Other vegetables, fresh or chilled). However, because ginger is botanically and commercially recognized as a spice, it is specifically provided for in Chapter 9. Another common error is using HS code 0910.12, which is reserved for ginger that has been crushed or ground into powder. If the ginger is preserved in sugar or syrup, it must be classified under 2006.00, and if it is preserved in brine or vinegar, it falls under Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 091011 (the code used for fresh ginger), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 091011 (the code used for fresh ginger) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 091011, not only fresh ginger.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $562M 45% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $135M 11% of world exports
- 3 India $133M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $159M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $142M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $90M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for fresh ginger
Brazil classifies fresh ginger under NCM 0910.11.00: HS 0910.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh ginger
What is the HS code for Fresh ginger?
The HS code for Fresh ginger is 091011 (Spices; ginger, neither crushed nor ground). The HS code for fresh, whole ginger is 0910.11.
How do I classify Fresh ginger for customs?
Fresh ginger is classified under HS code 091011 — Spices; ginger, neither crushed nor ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the ginger is peeled and sliced?
As long as the ginger is fresh and not crushed or ground into a powder, it remains under HS code 0910.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh ginger (HS 091011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 091011 (the code used for fresh ginger) in UN Comtrade data were China ($562M, 45% of world exports), the Netherlands ($135M) and India ($133M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of fresh ginger (HS 091011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 091011 (the code used for fresh ginger) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($159M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($142M) and Japan ($90M). World imports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Fresh ginger the same in all countries?
The base HS code 091011 for Fresh ginger is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for fresh ginger in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh ginger (HS 091011) is classified under NCM 0910.11.00.