Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks from China
Whole sticks of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), also known as true cinnamon, harvested from the inner bark of the tree and naturally dried without crushing or grinding. This premium spice falls under HTS 0906.11.00.00 due to its specific botanical origin and unprocessed form as whole bark quills.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical authenticity via certificate of origin, as only Cinnamomum zeylanicum qualifies; Cassia is excluded
• Ensure no crushing or grinding has occurred, as processed forms shift to 0906.21
• Provide phytosanitary certificates to confirm free from pests and contaminants