Product classification
HS code for Ground ginger: 0910.12
Spices, ginger, crushed or ground.
Classification of ground ginger under HS 0910.12
Ground ginger is classified under HS code 091012 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Heading 0910 covers ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. Within this heading, the classification is further divided based on the state of the product. Subheading 091012 specifically applies to ginger that has been crushed or ground. This classification is reserved for the dried rhizomes of the Zingiber officinale plant that have undergone mechanical processing to reduce them to a powder or small fragments. To remain under this code, the product must not be mixed with other substances in proportions that change its essential character as a spice, nor should it be preserved in sugar or syrup, which would move it to Chapter 20 or 21.
- Covers
- Powdered dried ginger root
- Crushed ginger fragments for culinary use
- Ground ginger used as a spice ingredient
- Dehydrated and pulverized ginger rhizomes
- 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. Ground ginger is frequently misclassified under HS code 091011, which is reserved for ginger that is neither crushed nor ground (whole ginger). Another common error is using HS code 210690 for ginger preparations; however, 210690 only applies if the ginger is mixed with significant amounts of sugar, flavorings, or other food preparations. Additionally, fresh ginger (not dried) is often incorrectly placed here, but it belongs under 091011. If the ginger is candied or preserved in syrup, it must be classified under 200600.
Top exporters and importers of HS 091012 (the code used for ground ginger), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 091012 (the code used for ground ginger) 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 ground ginger.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $69M 34% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $28M 14% of world exports
- 3 India $27M 13% of world exports
World total: $205M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $25M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $24M 11% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $20M 9.6% of world imports
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 ground ginger
Brazil classifies ground ginger 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 ground ginger
What is the HS code for Ground ginger?
The HS code for Ground ginger is 091012 (Spices; ginger, crushed or ground). The specific HS code for ground ginger is 091012, which falls under the broader category of spices.
How do I classify Ground ginger for customs?
Ground ginger is classified under HS code 091012 — Spices; ginger, crushed or ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include ginger mixed with other spices?
No, mixtures of spices are generally classified under HS code 091091. HS code 091012 is strictly for ground ginger that has not been blended with other spice types.
Which countries are the top exporters of ground ginger (HS 091012)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 091012 (the code used for ground ginger) 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 ground ginger (HS 091012)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 091012 (the code used for ground ginger) 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 Ground ginger the same in all countries?
The base HS code 091012 for Ground 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 ground ginger in Brazil?
In Brazil, ground ginger (HS 091012) is classified under NCM 0910.12.00.