Sri Lankan Whole Cloves from China
High-quality whole cloves from Sri Lanka, featuring intact flower buds neither crushed nor ground, prized for their intense eugenol flavor. HTS 0907.10.00.00 covers these whole fruit, cloves, and stems used in Indian curries, chai, and holiday baking.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for spice imports
• Check for moisture content below 10% to prevent mold issues during CBP examination
• Use moisture-proof packaging to maintain wholeness and avoid shifting to ground category