Certified Organic Ground Cassia Splits
Ground organic cassia splits, produced from certified organic cassia bark and ground to a powder. It is a crushed or ground product of heading 09.06, and organic certification does not alter its classification under this tariff item.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as whole splits, not ground.
Whole cinnamon bark falls under the 'neither crushed nor ground' tariff item.
If organic certification involves added substances that change the essential character.
Mixtures losing cinnamon's essential character are classified as mixed seasonings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Have organic certification documents ready, as CBSA may verify claims for duty or labeling purposes
• Declare the product as ground cinnamon, not as a mixture, to avoid misclassification
• Confirm the binder content (if any) does not exceed 3% to stay within chapter 9
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