U.S. imports of Whole Cloves (Neither Crushed nor Ground) (HS 090710) totaled $3.0M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Whole Cloves (Neither Crushed nor Ground) paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Whole Cloves (Neither Crushed nor Ground) imports of $3.0M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: August 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$106KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.7M of Whole Cloves (Neither Crushed nor Ground) and exported $1.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and Madagascar together supply 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
97.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.25% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0907100000 | Cloves, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $3.0M | 0.25% | 2.57% | $8K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0907100000 | Cloves, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $106K |
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0907
Subheading 090710 · $3.0M of $3.6M
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