Cinnamon Bark Oil Distillation Quills
Whole cinnamon quills specifically graded for essential oil distillation are neither crushed nor ground. Despite their end use for oil extraction, they are classified as unprocessed spice bark under tariff item 0906.19.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cinnamon is processed into essential oil
Essential oils are classified in a different chapter once extracted.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the quills as cinnamon bark, not as essential oil or extract, since they are unprocessed
• Provide documentation showing the quills are whole and not crushed or ground
• Confirm the product is not mixed with other substances that would change its essential character
Related Products under Tariff item 0906.19.00
Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
Premium Ceylon cinnamon sticks (Cinnamomum verum) are harvested from the inner bark of the tree and presented whole, neither crushed nor ground. They are classified under tariff item 0906.19.00 as 'other' cinnamon, excluding cassia varieties.
Indonesian Padang Cinnamon Sticks
Padang cinnamon from Sumatra consists of premium whole sticks, neither crushed nor ground, known for balanced flavor. This non-cassia variety is classified under tariff item 0906.19.00 as 'other' cinnamon.
Korintje Cinnamon Quills
Indonesian Korintje cinnamon quills are premium whole bark rolls, neither crushed nor ground, prized for their mild sweetness. They are classified under tariff item 0906.19.00 as other non-cassia cinnamon for baking and spice blends.
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Bark
Certified organic Ceylon cinnamon bark comes in whole quills, neither crushed nor ground, from pesticide-free farms. It falls under tariff item 0906.19.00 as 'other' cinnamon, with organic certification noted for statistical purposes.
Premium Vietnamese True Cinnamon Rolls
Rare Vietnamese true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) rolls are whole and unprocessed, neither crushed nor ground. They are classified under tariff item 0906.19.00 for other cinnamon neither crushed nor ground.
Saigon Cinnamon Whole Sticks
Vietnamese Saigon cinnamon sticks offer intense aroma from whole bark, neither crushed nor ground. Tariff item 0906.19.00 covers this premium 'other' cinnamon used in pho and desserts.