Ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves & other spices
Includes turmeric, ginger and spice mixtures — India is the global leader in turmeric production and export.
- India exports 2024
- $691.1M
- Share of Chapter 09
- 13.2%
- Rank in its chapter
- #5 of 10
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
India dominates global turmeric and ginger supply with strong traceability options.
How to read this code
09.10 is the four-digit HS heading for ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves & oth. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many agriculture & spices lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 09.10
The Harmonised System breaks Ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves & other spices into these 6 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
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Top destinations for Chapter 09 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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