Clove Stems Whole Dried from China
Dried whole clove stems, neither crushed nor ground, byproduct valued for milder flavor in teas. Specifically included in HTS 0907.10.00.00 as part of whole fruit, cloves, and stems classification.
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
• Declare stem-to-clove ratio; pure stems may face scrutiny
• Dry to <8% moisture for CBP mold-free approval
• Suitable for 98.69 temp import if for processing