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U.S. imports of crushed or ground cloves (HS 090720) totaled $685K in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Crushed or Ground Cloves imports of $685K in July 2026 ran 52% above the year-to-date monthly average of $450K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGround and crushed cloves enter under a single tariff line (0907200000), with Indonesia and India the leading US suppliers — a pattern consistent with their dominance in whole clove production. The grinding step does not change the fundamental Chapter 9 classification, but it does increase the surface area exposed to moisture and oxidation, making quality specifications around volatile oil content (eugenol) a key commercial consideration for food ingredient buyers. Importers sourcing ground cloves from Spain should note that Spain functions primarily as a processing and re-export hub rather than a production origin.
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Food-grade ground cloves are commonly specified by volatile oil content (eugenol percentage), moisture level, ash content, and microbial limits (total plate count, yeast and mold, Salmonella absence). The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) publishes cleanliness specifications that many US buyers use as a baseline. Importers should request certificates of analysis from suppliers and consider third-party testing at the port of entry for high-volume or new-supplier shipments.
The same FDA regulatory framework applies to both forms — food facility registration, Prior Notice, and compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. However, ground cloves present a higher risk profile for microbial contamination due to increased surface area, and FDA's import alert system may flag suppliers with prior contamination findings regardless of product form. Importers should verify supplier compliance history through FDA's import alert database before placing orders. Consult a licensed customs broker or food regulatory specialist for admissibility guidance.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 0907
Subheading 090720 · $685K of $3.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$685KYoY · Pro
Exports
$36KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0907200000 | Cloves, Crushed or Ground | $685K | 0.16% | 1.27% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0907200000 | Cloves, Crushed or Ground | $36K |
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 · July 2026
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India and Sri Lanka together supply 62% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.16%.