U.S. imports of Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground (HS 091011) totaled $8.5M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground paid $285K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground imports of $8.5M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWhole and unground ginger — whether fresh rhizomes, dried slices, or preserved pieces — enters under this heading and is further split at the 10-digit level into certified organic (0910110010) and conventional (0910110015) lines, a distinction that carries documentation requirements under USDA's National Organic Program for the organic stream. Peru has emerged as the leading US supplier, followed by China and Brazil, reflecting significant investment in Peruvian ginger cultivation for export markets. FDA oversees admissibility of all imported ginger as a food commodity, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply to fresh rhizomes, which may carry soil or plant pests. Importers of fresh ginger should confirm phytosanitary certificates are in order before shipment departs origin.
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455 import shipments a month
In addition to standard FDA entry documentation, organic ginger must be accompanied by a valid organic certificate issued by a USDA-accredited certifying agent (or an equivalent foreign certifier recognized under NOP equivalency arrangements). The certificate must identify the specific product and production operation.
Yes. Fresh ginger rhizomes are subject to USDA APHIS inspection at the port of entry, and a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization is generally required. Soil-free presentation and compliance with any applicable treatment requirements reduce the risk of hold or rejection. Classification and admissibility questions should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 0910
Subheading 091011 · $8.5M of $40.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$618KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $109.2M of Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground and exported $6.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0910110015 | Ginger, Not Ground | $6.2M | 4.39% | 45.25% | $274K |
| 0910110010 | Certified Organic Ginger, Not Ground | $2.3M | 0.48% | 3.61% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0910110000 | Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $618K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Peru and China together supply 71% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
66.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.33% of imports for consumption.