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U.S. imports of whole cloves (neither crushed nor ground) (HS 090710) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Whole Cloves (Neither Crushed nor Ground) imports of $2.7M in April 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole dried cloves — the unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum — are a globally traded spice used in food manufacturing, flavoring, and traditional medicine, entering under a single 10-digit line (0907100000). Indonesia is by far the dominant US supplier, reflecting its status as the world's largest clove producer, with India and Sri Lanka as secondary sources. Cloves are also subject to CITES consideration for certain wild-harvested botanical products, though commercially cultivated cloves from major producing countries are not typically restricted; importers should nonetheless verify that shipments are from cultivated sources and carry appropriate phytosanitary documentation.
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USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of the exporting country for most dried spice commodities, including whole cloves. The certificate attests that the product has been inspected and found free from regulated pests. FDA Prior Notice must also be filed before arrival. Importers should confirm current APHIS requirements for the specific country of origin, as conditions of entry can vary. Consult a licensed customs broker for up-to-date entry requirements.
Indonesia accounts for the overwhelming majority of global clove production, making the supply base highly concentrated. Domestic Indonesian demand — cloves are a primary ingredient in kretek cigarettes — competes directly with export availability, meaning that shifts in Indonesian domestic consumption or government export policy can affect US import volumes and pricing. Importers managing clove procurement should monitor Indonesian crop reports and consider maintaining safety stock during peak domestic demand periods.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $755K | -- | -$755K |
| MADAGASCAR | $696K | -- | -$696K |
| INDIA | $461K | -- | -$461K |
| SRI LANKA | $412K | -- | -$412K |
| SINGAPORE | $296K | -- | -$296K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0907100000 | CLOVES, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $2.7M | 8.98% | $2K |
CLOVES, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0907100000 | CLOVES, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $142K |
CLOVES, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
39.3K 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 | $603K | $31K | -$571K |
| Maryland | $433K | $97K | -$335K |
| Florida | $516K | -- | -$516K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $900K | -- | -$900K |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $432K | -- | -$432K |
| MIAMI, FL | $369K | -- | -$369K |