U.S. imports of Turmeric (Curcuma) (HS 091030) totaled $6.6M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Turmeric (Curcuma) paid $141K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Turmeric (Curcuma) imports of $6.6M in August 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIndia accounts for the overwhelming majority of global turmeric production and export, and that concentration is evident in US import flows under this heading — making supply-chain disruptions in Indian growing regions a material risk for food manufacturers, supplement producers, and spice blenders that rely on consistent curcumin content and color grade. Turmeric enters under a single US tariff line (0910300000) and is subject to FDA oversight, including FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program obligations and potential detention if lead or heavy-metal contamination is detected — a recurring compliance concern for this commodity. Fiji and Indonesia are secondary sources that some buyers use to diversify origin risk.
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175 import shipments a month
Turmeric root can naturally accumulate lead from soil, and some producing regions have historically seen adulteration with lead chromate to enhance color. FDA has issued import alerts and conducted targeted sampling of turmeric shipments, particularly from South Asian origins. Importers should require certificates of analysis with heavy-metal testing results from each lot and maintain those records as part of their FSVP documentation.
Trade specifications typically reference curcumin content (expressed as a percentage), moisture level, volatile oil content, and color value (ASTA units). Finger turmeric and bulb turmeric command different price points, and organic certification adds a further premium tier. Importers should align purchase contracts with these parameters and verify that certificates of analysis match the declared specification at entry. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA for current admissibility requirements.
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Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 0910
Subheading 091030 · $6.6M of $40.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0910300000 | Tumeric (Curcuma) | $6.6M | 2.13% | 24.06% | $141K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0910300000 | Tumeric (Curcuma) | $249K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$249KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $51.8M of Turmeric (Curcuma) and exported $4.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and China together supply 88% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
75.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.13% of imports for consumption.