Product classification

HS code for Ginger powder: 0910.12

Spices, ginger, crushed or ground.

Classification of ginger powder under HS 0910.12

Ginger powder is classified under HS code 0910.12. Heading 0910 covers ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. The classification of ginger is split between 0910.11 (neither crushed nor ground) and 0910.12 (crushed or ground). Ginger powder is produced by drying the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant and subsequently grinding it into a fine particulate form. According to the Chapter 9 notes, the addition of small amounts of anti-caking agents or preservatives does not affect the classification of a spice, provided the product retains its essential character as a spice. This code applies to ginger powder used for culinary purposes as well as bulk ginger powder used as an ingredient in food manufacturing. It does not include ginger that has been further processed into extracts or oleoresins.

Covers
  • Ground ginger spice
  • Crushed dried ginger root
  • Dehydrated ginger powder
  • Culinary ginger powder
  • Ginger flour (pure)
Also under 0910.12
  • McCormick Ground Ginger
  • Simply Organic Ground Ginger
  • Badia Ground Ginger
  • Frontier Co-op Ground Ginger

Codes often confused with 0910.12

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 0910.11, which is only for fresh or dried ginger that has not been crushed or ground. If the ginger is preserved in sugar (crystallized ginger), it moves to 2006.00. If it is preserved in syrup, it is classified under 2008.99. Another error involves classifying ginger powder as a food supplement under 2106.90; however, if the product is pure ground ginger, the spice heading 0910.12 takes precedence over the general food preparation heading. Finally, ginger extracts are classified under 1302.19 rather than Chapter 9.

0910.11Spices; ginger, neither crushed nor ground2006.00Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)2008.99Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 20082106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.101302.19Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1

Top exporters and importers of HS 091012 (the code used for ginger powder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 091012 (the code used for ginger powder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, 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 091012, not only ginger powder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $69M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $28M
  3. 3 India $27M

World total: $205M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $25M
  2. 2 United States $24M
  3. 3 Malaysia $20M

World total: $205M 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 ginger powder

Brazil classifies ginger powder under NCM 0910.12.00: HS 0910.12 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about ginger powder

What is the HS code for Ginger powder?

The HS code for Ginger powder is 091012 (Spices; ginger, crushed or ground). The HS code for crushed or ground ginger (ginger powder) is 0910.12.

How do I classify Ginger powder for customs?

Ginger powder is classified under HS code 091012 — Spices; ginger, crushed or ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What code is used for fresh ginger?

Fresh ginger that has not been crushed or ground is classified under HS code 0910.11.

Which countries are the top exporters of ginger powder (HS 091012)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 091012 (the code used for ginger powder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($69M, 34% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($28M) and India ($27M). World exports came to about $205M, 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 ginger powder (HS 091012)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 091012 (the code used for ginger powder) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($25M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($24M) and Malaysia ($20M). World imports came to about $205M, 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 Ginger powder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 091012 for Ginger powder 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 ginger powder in Brazil?

In Brazil, ginger powder (HS 091012) is classified under NCM 0910.12.00.