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U.S. imports of cinnamon (whole sticks & quills, not ground) (HS 090611) totaled $3.6M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Cinnamon (Whole Sticks & Quills, Not Ground) paid $5K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.5% on $58K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole cinnamon bark — traded as quills, sticks, or rolled bark pieces — is classified under a single 10-digit line (0906110000), with Sri Lanka the leading US supplier, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia. The species distinction between Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, primarily from Sri Lanka) and cassia-type cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and related species, from Vietnam and Indonesia) is commercially significant: Ceylon cinnamon commands a premium in specialty food markets and has lower coumarin content, a consideration for health-conscious formulators. Both types enter under the same HTS line, so species identification is a commercial rather than a tariff-classification issue at this heading level.
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No — both Ceylon cinnamon and cassia-type cinnamon in whole, unground form enter under the same 10-digit line (0906110000). The species distinction is not captured in the tariff schedule at this heading, so importers relying on origin or species for premium pricing or labeling purposes must document the distinction through supplier certificates and botanical identification rather than through separate tariff treatment.
Standard documentation includes a commercial invoice identifying the product as cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum or species as applicable), a packing list, a bill of lading, and a phytosanitary certificate issued by Sri Lanka's plant health authority. FDA Prior Notice must be filed before arrival. If claiming Ceylon cinnamon for premium market purposes, a certificate of origin and, where applicable, a botanical species declaration from the exporter strengthens the commercial record. Consult a licensed customs broker for current entry requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0906110000 | CINNAMON, NOT CRUSHD/GROUND | $3.6M | 8.54% | $5K |
CINNAMON, NOT CRUSHD/GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0906110000 | CINNAMON, NOT CRUSHD/GROUND | $209K |
CINNAMON, NOT CRUSHD/GROUND
18.4K kg
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.5M | $13K | -$1.4M |
| Florida | $499K | $169K | -$329K |
| Texas | $564K | -- | -$564K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $983K | -- | -$983K |
| MIAMI, FL | $492K | $113K | -$379K |