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HS Code 0906

Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers

HS Code 0906 covers cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnamomum loureiroi, etc.), whether whole, crushed, or ground. This includes Ceylon cinnamon, cassia cinnamon, and cinnamon bark.

Products

Cinnamon

HS Code Structure

09 = Coffee, tea, maté and spices; 0906 = Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers

Import Duties

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EU Import Duty

Rate:0%

Free under Everything But Arms (EBA) initiative

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US Import Duty

Rate:Free

Free under normal trade relations (NTR)

Required Certifications

  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Pesticide Residue Analysis
  • Moisture Content Certificate
  • Sulfite Content Certificate (for treated cinnamon)

Import Regulations

EU Import Regulations

Cinnamon imports into the EU must comply with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on pesticide residues. Coumarin content is regulated for Cassia cinnamon (maximum 2 mg/kg for traditional foods, 0.5 mg/kg for beverages). Ceylon cinnamon has lower coumarin levels.

Quality Standards

EU cinnamon quality standards specify moisture content (max 12-15% depending on type), ash content (max 5%), and essential oil content. Cinnamon is graded by quill diameter, length, and color. Ceylon cinnamon commands premium pricing.

US FDA Requirements

Cinnamon imported into the US must comply with FDA food safety regulations. Coumarin is not regulated as strictly in the US compared to the EU. Products must meet labeling requirements and be free from adulteration.

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