Product classification
HS code for Whole ginger: 0910.11
Spices, ginger, neither crushed nor ground.
Classification of whole ginger under HS 0910.11
Whole ginger is classified under HS code 0910.11. This classification falls within Chapter 9 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses spices. Ginger, which is botanically the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant, is classified under heading 0910. This heading covers ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry, and other spices. The specific subheading 0910.11 is designated for ginger that is "neither crushed nor ground." This includes both fresh ginger rhizomes and dried ginger rhizomes, provided they remain in their whole, natural state. The classification relies on the fact that the product has not been processed into a powder or small fragments. Even if the ginger has been peeled or washed, it remains under 0910.11 as long as the structural integrity of the rhizome is maintained. This code is essential for customs authorities to track the trade of raw ginger versus processed ginger products.
- Covers
- Fresh whole ginger rhizomes
- Dried whole ginger roots
- Peeled whole ginger (not preserved)
- Unpeeled whole ginger
- Green ginger in its whole form
- 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. Whole ginger is often misclassified under 0910.12, which is the code for ginger that has been crushed or ground into powder. Another common error involves 2006.00, which covers vegetables, fruit, nuts, and other edible parts of plants preserved by sugar (crystallized ginger). If the ginger has been preserved in syrup or candied, it leaves Chapter 09 entirely. Furthermore, ginger preserved in brine or vinegar may be classified under 2001.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 091011 (the code used for whole ginger), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 091011 (the code used for whole 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 whole 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 whole ginger
Brazil classifies whole 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 whole ginger
What is the HS code for Whole ginger?
The HS code for Whole ginger is 091011 (Spices; ginger, neither crushed nor ground). The HS code for whole ginger, whether fresh or dried, is 0910.11.
How do I classify Whole ginger for customs?
Whole ginger is classified under HS code 091011 — Spices; ginger, neither crushed nor ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is fresh ginger classified differently than dried ginger?
Under the 0910.11 subheading, both fresh and dried ginger are included, provided they are neither crushed nor ground.
Which countries are the top exporters of whole ginger (HS 091011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 091011 (the code used for whole 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 whole ginger (HS 091011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 091011 (the code used for whole 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 Whole ginger the same in all countries?
The base HS code 091011 for Whole 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 whole ginger in Brazil?
In Brazil, whole ginger (HS 091011) is classified under NCM 0910.11.00.