0910.20.00.00 - Saffron 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 0910.20.00.00, specifically covers saffron. Saffron refers to the dried stigmas of the *Crocus sativus* flower, which are commonly used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food. It is recognized for its distinct flavor, aroma, and vibrant red-orange hue.
Within Chapter 9, which deals with coffee, tea, mate and spices, this code is situated under the broader heading for ginger, saffron, turmeric, and other spices. While this heading groups several distinct spices, 0910.20.00.00 isolates saffron for separate tariff treatment. It is important to distinguish saffron from its siblings such as ginger (classified elsewhere under 0910), turmeric (curcuma) (0910.30.00.00), thyme, and other general spices, as each has unique botanical origins and commercial uses.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for saffron. Therefore, classification within 0910.20.00.00 is generally straightforward, based on the identification of the product as saffron, typically in its dried form for culinary or industrial use.