Turmeric finger HS code for export: 0910 30 20

By Flowstack. Published 7 November 2026. Facts checked 7 November 2026.
Short answerThe HS code for dried turmeric fingers is 0910 30 20 in India's ITC (HS) list, as published by Spices Board. Powder is 0910 30 30, fresh turmeric is 0910 30 10, and other forms such as sliced turmeric are 0910 30 90. Only the first six digits, 0910 30, are shared internationally, so your buyer's country will use its own full code. Confirm your line with your CHA.

Key takeaways

  • Dried turmeric fingers: 0910 30 20 in India's ITC (HS) list [1].
  • The form decides the code. Fresh, dried, powder and other forms each have their own line [1].
  • The first six digits travel. The rest belongs to each country [3].
  • Check third-party lists. Some HS code websites swap the dried and powder lines.

What are the HS codes for turmeric?

Spices Board's ITC (HS) list gives these lines [1]:

Product ITC (HS) code Description in the list
Fresh turmeric 0910 30 10 Fresh (turmeric)
Dried fingers and bulbs 0910 30 20 Dried (turmeric)
Turmeric powder 0910 30 30 Powder (turmeric)
Other forms, such as sliced 0910 30 90 Other
Turmeric oil 3301 29 49 Turmeric oil
Turmeric oleoresin 3301 90 14 Turmeric oleoresins

Spices Board's mandatory testing circular supports the split. It lists whole dried turmeric under 0910 30 20, powder under 0910 30 30 and sliced turmeric under 0910 30 90 [2]. Its Japan entry adds split turmeric to that last line.

Oil and oleoresin sit in a different chapter. Don't use a 0910 code for an extract.

Why do websites disagree?

Because many are copied, and some have errors. While checking this guide, we found HS code websites that put powder under 0910 30 20 and whole dried turmeric under 0910 30 10. Those lines don't match Spices Board's list [1]. Use an official list, then confirm with your CHA.

Have you been shipping under a different line? Don't change it on your own. Show your CHA this list and ask them to confirm before your next shipping bill.

Which code does your buyer use?

Your buyer uses their own country's code, and the two can differ after the sixth digit. The Harmonized System identifies a product by six digits [3]. India adds two more, and so do other countries.

The EU is an example. Its import rules list turmeric as 0910 30 00, with no split by form [4].

So give both, if the buyer asks. Your shipping bill uses the Indian line. Your buyer's broker decides the import line, and your six digits, 0910 30, help them find it.

Where should the HS code appear?

  • Your spec sheet. Add it near the product name, with one sheet per form.
  • Your quotation. The buyer may need it to work out duty.
  • Your commercial invoice and shipping documents. The line must match what your CHA files.
  • Your website product page. Buyers and their brokers look for it.

Keep it the same everywhere. A code that differs between your quotation and your invoice looks careless, and it can raise questions at customs.

What does the code change?

The code affects more than the paperwork. Spices Board's testing list is organised by HS line, so the line you use affects which tests appear [2]. For the EU, whole dried turmeric needs aflatoxin results, while powder also needs Sudan dyes "not detected" [2].

Mixtures are different again. Spices Board lists curry powder and masalas under ex 0910 91 00, not under the turmeric lines [2].

Next step. Check that your HS code is on your spec sheet and your website. Our free Buyer Check is a 1-page report on your Google listing, website and spec gaps, with the 3 fixes that matter most, within 24 hours.

Sources

  1. Trade classification: ITC (HS) codes for spices, Spices Board India
  2. Circular No. 24/2022-23: Mandatory Sampling and Testing of export consignments, Spices Board India
  3. What is the Harmonized System (HS)?, World Customs Organization
  4. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1206 of 9 June 2026, Official Journal of the European Union

Checked 7 November 2026. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Questions exporters ask

What is the HS code for turmeric fingers?

0910 30 20, the line for dried turmeric in India's ITC (HS) list. Spices Board's list of mandatory tests uses the same line for whole dried turmeric.

What is the HS code for turmeric powder?

0910 30 30 in India's ITC (HS) list.

Is polished turmeric a different HS code?

Spices Board's list doesn't give polished turmeric its own line, so whole dried fingers, polished or not, would normally sit under 0910 30 20. Confirm with your CHA.

Is organic turmeric a different HS code?

Spices Board's ITC (HS) list has no separate turmeric line for organic, so the form decides the line. Confirm with your CHA.

Which HS code do I use for sliced turmeric?

Spices Board's mandatory testing list places sliced turmeric under 0910 30 90, the line for other forms.

Is the HS code the same in every country?

Only the first six digits are shared. India adds two more digits, and other countries add their own. The EU lists turmeric as 0910 30 00, for example.