Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
3 declarable lines
Heading 0906 covers cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, whether whole or processed. It splits first by condition: neither crushed nor ground, or crushed or ground. The whole form is split again into true cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) and other cinnamon-type bark. All three lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Ceylon cinnamon quills (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume)
- Cinnamon sticks in retail packs
- Cassia bark sticks sold as cinnamon
- Ground cinnamon in spice jars
- Cinnamon powder sold in bulk sacks
- Cinnamon-tree flowers (dried buds)
- Cinnamon bark for repacking or food manufacturing
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the cinnamon is crushed or ground, or left whole
- Whether whole bark is Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume or another cinnamon-type species
- Whether the product is bark or cinnamon-tree flowers
- Whether the goods are retail packed or in bulk, which does not change the subheading here
- Whether any other spice is mixed in, which can move the goods out of this heading
Often confused with
- Heading 0907Cloves
Dried flower buds of a different plant, classified as cloves.
- Heading 0908Nutmeg and mace
Seed and aril spices, not cinnamon bark.
- Heading 0904Black or white pepper
Pepper of the genus Piper has its own heading.
- Heading 0905Vanilla beans
Cured vanilla pods are classified separately from cinnamon.
- Heading 0910Ground ginger
Ginger, saffron, turmeric and other spices sit in heading 0910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for ground cinnamon?
Ground cinnamon falls under 0906.20.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on whole Ceylon cinnamon sticks?
Whole cinnamon of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume is 0906.11.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify whole cinnamon bark that is not Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume?
Whole bark of other cinnamon species goes under 0906.19.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Once that same bark is crushed or ground, it is 0906.20.00.00, also Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.