Korintje Cinnamon Quills from China
Indonesian Korintje cinnamon quills are premium whole bark rolls, neither crushed nor ground, prized for their mild sweetness. Classified under HTS 0906.19.00.00 as other non-cassia cinnamon for baking and spice blends.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly as 'Korintje' or 'Cinnamomum burmannii' to differentiate from cassia
• Test for essential oil content if challenged on classification purity
• Store in cool, dry conditions during transit to prevent mold, a common rejection reason