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U.S. imports of ginger, neither crushed nor ground (HS 091011) totaled $7.9M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground paid $243K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.3% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ginger, Neither Crushed Nor Ground imports of $7.9M in April 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.7M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0910110015 | GINGER, NOT GROUND | $5.8M | 8.32% | $234K |
| 0910110010 | CERTIFIED ORGANIC GINGER, NOT GROUND | $2.1M | 7.50% | $9K |
GINGER, NOT GROUND
CERTIFIED ORGANIC GINGER, NOT GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0910110000 | GINGER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $435K |
GINGER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
162.3K kg
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.7M | $72K | -$3.6M |
| Florida | $1.4M | $149K | -$1.2M |
| New Jersey | $1.0M | $6K | -$1.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.1M | -- | -$3.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| MIAMI, FL | $820K | $3K | -$817K |