Zanzibar Whole Cloves Extra Bold from China

Extra bold whole cloves from Zanzibar, large intact buds neither crushed nor ground, renowned as top global quality. Under HTS 0907.10.00.00 for whole cloves used in fine dining, pharmaceuticals, and essential oil extraction.

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

Certify clove bud size (e.g

extra bold 50/60 per oz) on invoice for grade verification

Avoid steel drums; use PP bags to prevent metallic contamination flagged by FDA

File entry with detailed harvest date to track shelf life for importers