U.S. imports of Crushed or Ground Cinnamon & Cinnamon-Tree Flowers (HS 090620) totaled $5.0M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Crushed or Ground Cinnamon & Cinnamon-Tree Flowers paid $49K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Crushed or Ground Cinnamon & Cinnamon-Tree Flowers imports of $5.0M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVietnam leads US imports of crushed and ground cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, with Indonesia and Sri Lanka also major sources — a supply profile that reflects the dominance of cassia-type cinnamon in the ground spice market. All forms enter under a single 10-digit line (0906200000), meaning that ground Ceylon cinnamon and ground cassia are not separated at the tariff level. Importers sourcing from China should note that ground cinnamon and spice products from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification and supplier documentation particularly important for cost management.
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138 import shipments a month
Potentially yes — if cinnamon bark from one country is ground in a second country, a substantial transformation analysis determines the country of origin for US tariff and marking purposes. CBP generally considers grinding alone to be insufficient to confer a new origin, meaning the origin of the raw bark typically governs. However, if additional processing steps are involved, the analysis may differ. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker or request a binding ruling from CBP when the processing country differs from the bark-origin country.
Ground cinnamon sold at retail must comply with FDA food labeling regulations, including country of origin marking on the outer packaging and, for consumer packages, nutrition and ingredient labeling under 21 CFR Part 101. If the product is labeled as 'Ceylon cinnamon' or a specific species, the label claim must be substantiated by supplier documentation. Consult a licensed customs broker or food regulatory counsel for current compliance requirements.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$757KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.6M of Crushed or Ground Cinnamon & Cinnamon-Tree Flowers and exported $12.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0906200000 | Cinnamon & Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushd or Ground | $5.0M | 0.97% | 8.98% | $49K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0906200000 | Cinnamon & Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushd or Ground | $757K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 85% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
91.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.97% of imports for consumption.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 0906
Subheading 090620 · $5.0M of $12.8M