Ground Whole Cloves Spice from China
Finely ground whole cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) used as a culinary spice for baking and seasoning. This product falls under HTS 0907.20.00.00 because it consists of crushed or ground cloves, the dried flower buds of the clove tree. It is commonly imported in bulk for food manufacturing and retail spice packaging.
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
• Verify compliance with FDA food safety standards and provide Certificate of Analysis for purity and absence of contaminants
• Ensure accurate labeling of botanical origin (Syzygium aromaticum) to avoid misclassification as other spices