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U.S. imports of crushed or ground cloves (HS 090720) totaled $302K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Crushed or Ground Cloves imports of $302K in April 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $457K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $109K | -- | -$109K |
| SRI LANKA | $59K | -- | -$59K |
| MADAGASCAR | $47K | -- | -$47K |
| INDONESIA | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| CANADA | -- | $39K | +$39K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0907200000 | CLOVES, CRUSHED OR GROUND | $302K | 7.50% | $1K |
CLOVES, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0907200000 | CLOVES, CRUSHED OR GROUND | $94K |
CLOVES, CRUSHED OR GROUND
21.6K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $106K | $59K | -$46K |
| Maryland | $40K | $29K | -$11K |
| California | $63K | -- | -$63K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $48K | $38K | -$10K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $47K | $33K | -$14K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $72K | -- | -$72K |