Product classification
HS code for Turmeric powder: 0910.30
Spices, turmeric (curcuma).
Classification of turmeric powder under HS 0910.30
Turmeric powder is classified under HS code 0910.30. Chapter 9 of the Harmonized System covers coffee, tea, maté, and spices. Heading 0910 is a specific category for ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. Subheading 0910.30 is dedicated exclusively to turmeric. This classification applies to the product regardless of its physical state, meaning both the whole dried rhizomes and the pulverized powder are grouped here. The essential character of the product as a spice for culinary or medicinal use dictates its placement. It is important to note that the powder must be pure turmeric; if it is mixed with other spices in significant proportions, it might be classified as a spice mixture under 0910.91. The consistency of this classification across international borders facilitates the trade of this high-demand commodity, ensuring it is not confused with industrial dyes or chemical extracts.
- Covers
- Ground turmeric powder
- Dried turmeric rhizomes (whole)
- Crushed turmeric for spice use
- Curcuma longa in powdered form
- Organic turmeric powder for culinary use
- Also under 0910.30
- McCormick Ground Turmeric
- Simply Organic Ground Turmeric
- MDH Turmeric Powder
- Frontier Co-op Turmeric Root Powder
Codes often confused with 0910.30
Common mistake. Turmeric powder is frequently misclassified under HS code 3203.00, which covers coloring matter of vegetable or animal origin. While turmeric is used as a dye, if it is in the form of a spice (powdered root), Chapter 9 takes precedence. Another common error is HS code 1302.19, which covers vegetable saps and extracts. If the turmeric has been processed into an oleoresin or a concentrated extract, it moves to 1302, but the simple ground powder remains in 0910.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 091030 (the code used for turmeric powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 091030 (the code used for turmeric powder) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 091030, not only turmeric powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $334M 67% of world exports
- 2 Myanmar $20M 4.1% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $16M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $497M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 11% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$37M 7.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$34M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $526M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 turmeric powder
Brazil classifies turmeric powder under NCM 0910.30.00: HS 0910.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about turmeric powder
What is the HS code for Turmeric powder?
The HS code for Turmeric powder is 091030 (Spices; turmeric (curcuma)). The HS code for turmeric (curcuma) in both whole and powder form is 0910.30.
How do I classify Turmeric powder for customs?
Turmeric powder is classified under HS code 091030 — Spices; turmeric (curcuma). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is turmeric used for supplements classified here?
If the turmeric is simply ground powder in a capsule, it may still fall under 0910.30. However, if it is a concentrated extract or mixed with other vitamins, it is usually classified under 2106.90 as a food supplement.
Which countries are the top exporters of turmeric powder (HS 091030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 091030 (the code used for turmeric powder) in UN Comtrade data were India ($334M, 67% of world exports), Myanmar ($20M) and the Netherlands ($16M). World exports came to about $497M, 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 turmeric powder (HS 091030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 091030 (the code used for turmeric powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 11% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $37M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $34M). World imports came to about $526M, 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 Turmeric powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 091030 for Turmeric 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 turmeric powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, turmeric powder (HS 091030) is classified under NCM 0910.30.00.