Products
HS Code Structure
09 = Coffee, tea, maté and spices; 0910 = Ginger, saffron, turmeric and other spicesImport Duties
EU Import Duty
Free under Everything But Arms (EBA) initiative
US Import Duty
Free under normal trade relations (NTR)
Required Certifications
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Curcumin Content Analysis
- Pesticide Residue Certificate
- Microbiological Certificate
Import Regulations
EU Import Regulations
Turmeric imported into the EU must comply with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on pesticide residues. Products must meet food safety standards under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. Curcumin as a food additive (E100) must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
Quality Standards
EU turmeric quality standards specify curcumin content (min 3-5%), moisture content (max 12%), ash content (max 7%), and essential oil content. Products are graded by bulb size, color, and purity. Indonesian turmeric is valued for its high curcumin content.
US FDA Requirements
Turmeric imported into the US must comply with FDA food safety regulations. Curcumin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food additive. Products must be properly labeled and free from contaminants.