Turmeric supplier in United States
We export Turmeric from India to United States in bulk — curcumin is an origin fact, not a grade you can dial up — Alleppey finger’s 4–6% floor sits above Nizamabad’s ceiling.
Who supplies Turmeric to United States?
YouPals exports Turmeric from India to United States in bulk — in the grade and packing you specify, steam-treated and lab-tested to United States requirements, from sample quantities up to full container loads.
Shipping Turmeric to United States
United States is a North America market that took 14% of India’s spice export value in FY2025-26. We ship from the Indian gateway ports — Mundra and Nhava Sheva on the west coast, Cochin and Tuticorin in the south — on the sailing that fits your schedule.
On entry to United States, Turmeric classifies under ITC-HS 0910 30 10. The applied duty and any border checks are set out below.
Turmeric grades we ship to United States
| Grade | Specification | Bought for |
|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Finger Turmeric | 4–6% curcumin | The high-curcumin finger — 4–6%, the grade nutraceutical and colour buyers target. (A traded grade, not a GI.) |
| Erode Finger Turmeric | 2.5–3% curcumin | The GI Erode finger — 2.5–3% curcumin, bright colour, the Tamil Nadu benchmark. |
| Nizamabad Bulb Turmeric | 1.5–2.25% curcumin | High-volume Telangana bulb at 1.5–2.25% curcumin — the commodity tier, priced below the fingers. |
Importing Turmeric into United States
Duty
0% on 0910 30 10 — US HTS 0910.30 — turmeric, free
Order terms
- Samples from 50–100 kg
- Full 20ft container loads (FCL) are the norm; LCL from 1 MT
- Sea freight FCL and LCL to United States
- Whole, ground, and oil / oleoresin forms
- Steam-treated (ETO-free) on request
- Accredited pre-shipment testing to American and your buyer’s requirements
- Jute or food-grade PP, liners, or your packing spec
- FOB, CFR or CIF — your choice of Incoterm
What to specify on a turmeric contract
- Available as finger and bulb whole rhizome, powder, and as oleoresin and curcumin extract
- Specify curcumin percentage, finger vs bulb, moisture (export finger typically ≤12%), colour and polish, with the test method stated
- Curcumin is origin-driven, so buyers targeting high curcumin should specify an Alleppey-type/high-curcumin grade rather than expect processing to raise it
- Cleaned and polished; powder is milled to a specified mesh and colour; extracts are bought on standardised curcumin content
Compliance we ship against
Frequently asked
Can I import Turmeric from India into United States?
Yes. We export Turmeric to United States. Applied duty for 0910-30-10 (mfn). Tell us the grade and volume and we will quote it with the required documentation.
How much curcumin should export turmeric have?
It depends on origin and use. Alleppey-type finger turmeric runs 4–6% curcumin (nutraceutical/colour buyers target this); Erode is ~2.5–3%; high-volume Nizamabad bulb is ~1.5–2.25%. The curcumin figure and test method should be stated on the contract.
What is lead chromate in turmeric and how is it avoided?
Lead chromate is an illegal yellow pigment sometimes added to brighten turmeric. It is avoided by sourcing traceable lots and requiring accredited heavy-metal (lead) test reports on every consignment.
Sources
- Spices Board of India — Export statistics· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Spices Board Act, 1986 — Schedule of spices· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- USITC — Harmonized Tariff Schedule· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16