Ground Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
Finely ground powder from the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), used as a spice in baking and cooking. Classified under HTS 0906.20.00.00 as crushed or ground cinnamon. Excludes cinnamon-tree flowers but covers pure ground bark.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as whole bark strips
Whole, uncrushed cinnamon bark falls under the specific subheading for uncut cinnamon.
If blended with other spices like cassia or ginger
Mixtures of spices where no single component exceeds 49% are classified as mixed seasonings.
If sold as a prepared sauce or marinade mix
Ground cinnamon in ready-to-use culinary sauces shifts to Chapter 21 for condiments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice and food facility registration for spice imports
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming no contaminants like salmonella, common in ground spices
• Avoid importing mixtures exceeding 49% non-cinnamon content to prevent reclassification
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