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 fall under HTS 0906.19.00.00 as 'other' cinnamon excluding cassia, valued for their delicate, sweet flavor in culinary and aromatherapy uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0906.11.00.00Same rate: 7.5%

If cassia cinnamon

Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) is classified separately under 0906.11 due to different species and stronger flavor profile.

0906Same rate: 7.5%

If ground into powder

Once crushed or ground, cinnamon shifts to the 'crushed or ground' heading regardless of type.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If unprocessed plant material for extraction

Raw cinnamon bark not meeting spice quality standards may classify as other plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify botanical origin via certificates to distinguish Ceylon from cassia cinnamon, as only non-cassia qualifies under this code

โ€ข Ensure product is truly neither crushed nor ground; even minimal processing shifts to 0906.22

โ€ข Provide phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for spices