Classification of Turmeric Powder: pulverized foodgrade spice treated as non-excisable when retained as turmeric powder in retail packaging. Branded Turmeric Powder sold in retail containers has been found to be 100% pure, unadulterated, foodgrade and conforming to PFA specifications; the process is limited to pulverization of turmeric and does not produce a new product. Therefore, pulverized turmeric remains turmeric powder and is not an excisable manufactured product.