HSChapter 09

Turmeric (Curcuma)

Name: Turmeric (Curcuma) (HS 091030) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$4.3MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 091030

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Turmeric (Curcuma)

$4.3MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 091030

U.S. imports of turmeric (curcuma) (HS 091030) totaled $4.3M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.

Importers of Turmeric (Curcuma) paid $22K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $216K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Turmeric — the rhizome of Curcuma longa, prized for its curcumin content and vivid yellow pigment — serves both the food-ingredient and dietary-supplement sectors and is classified under a single 10-digit line (0910300000) regardless of whether it is whole, sliced, or ground. India supplies the overwhelming majority of US turmeric imports, a concentration that reflects India's role as the world's dominant producer and processor of this crop. FDA has flagged turmeric imports for lead contamination — a result of adulteration with lead chromate to enhance color — making heavy-metal testing a standard due-diligence step for importers sourcing from any origin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is lead contamination a particular concern for imported turmeric, and how should importers address it?

Lead chromate has been used illicitly to intensify turmeric's yellow color, resulting in elevated lead levels that can exceed FDA action levels. Importers should require certificates of analysis with heavy-metal panels from accredited laboratories, and consider independent testing of each lot. FDA has placed certain turmeric suppliers on Import Alert, so reviewing the agency's OASIS database before finalizing a supplier relationship is strongly advised.

Does turmeric used as a dietary supplement ingredient require different import documentation than food-grade turmeric?

The HTS classification is the same regardless of end use, but turmeric destined for dietary supplements must comply with FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for dietary supplements (21 CFR Part 111), which impose identity testing and supplier qualification requirements on the US importer. Consulting a licensed customs broker and regulatory counsel familiar with FDA supplement rules is recommended.

U.S. imports of turmeric (curcuma) (HS 091030) totaled $4.3M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.

Importers of Turmeric (Curcuma) paid $22K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $216K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Turmeric — the rhizome of Curcuma longa, prized for its curcumin content and vivid yellow pigment — serves both the food-ingredient and dietary-supplement sectors and is classified under a single 10-digit line (0910300000) regardless of whether it is whole, sliced, or ground. India supplies the overwhelming majority of US turmeric imports, a concentration that reflects India's role as the world's dominant producer and processor of this crop. FDA has flagged turmeric imports for lead contamination — a result of adulteration with lead chromate to enhance color — making heavy-metal testing a standard due-diligence step for importers sourcing from any origin.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $4.3M; from 28 countries
Exports: $508K
Trade balance: Deficit of $3.8M; net importer

YTD $16.4M (April 2026) · 152 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
INDIA	$3.2M	$26K	-$3.2M
FIJI	$446K	--	-$446K
THAILAND	$272K	--	-$272K
CANADA	$6K	$256K	+$250K
ITALY	$165K	--	-$165K

INDIA

Imports$3.2M

Exports$26K

Balance-$3.2M

FIJI

Imports$446K

Exports--

Balance-$446K

THAILAND

Imports$272K

Exports--

Balance-$272K

CANADA

Imports$6K

Exports$256K

Balance+$250K

ITALY

Imports$165K

Exports--

Balance-$165K

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

HTS Import Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Code	Description	Import Value	Effective Tariff %	Duty Collected	Quantity	Unit
0910300000	TUMERIC (CURCUMA)	$4.3M	10.00%	$22K	919.0K	KG

0910300000$4.3M

TUMERIC (CURCUMA)

Tariff 10.00%919.0K kg

Schedule B Export Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.

Code	Description	Export Value	Quantity	Unit
0910300000	TUMERIC (CURCUMA)	$508K	100.0K	KG

0910300000$508K

TUMERIC (CURCUMA)

100.0K kg

COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED

HS 090111

$699.2M

COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED

HS 090121

$121.2M

COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED

HS 090112

$54.5M

PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND

HS 090411

$43.8M

CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND

HS 090422

$25.7M

PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND

HS 090412

$23.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is lead contamination a particular concern for imported turmeric, and how should importers address it?

Lead chromate has been used illicitly to intensify turmeric's yellow color, resulting in elevated lead levels that can exceed FDA action levels. Importers should require certificates of analysis with heavy-metal panels from accredited laboratories, and consider independent testing of each lot. FDA has placed certain turmeric suppliers on Import Alert, so reviewing the agency's OASIS database before finalizing a supplier relationship is strongly advised.

Does turmeric used as a dietary supplement ingredient require different import documentation than food-grade turmeric?

The HTS classification is the same regardless of end use, but turmeric destined for dietary supplements must comply with FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for dietary supplements (21 CFR Part 111), which impose identity testing and supplier qualification requirements on the US importer. Consulting a licensed customs broker and regulatory counsel familiar with FDA supplement rules is recommended.