HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0907.20 – Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground
HS code 0907.20 is the 6-digit subheading for spices, cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground. It is used for ground cloves, clove powder, crushed cloves, powdered clove buds and finely ground cloves.
What HS 0907.20 covers
This HS code specifically identifies cloves, including the whole fruit, buds, and stems, that have been crushed or ground. This processed form of cloves is a staple in international trade, offering convenience and ease of integration into various food products and industrial applications. Major exporters of the raw material, such as Indonesia and Madagascar, also contribute to the supply of processed cloves, though grinding often occurs closer to consumer markets. Key importers, including the United States, Germany, and other European nations, utilize ground cloves extensively in baking, spice blends, processed foods, and even in some cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Trade in ground cloves emphasizes consistent particle size, purity, and the preservation of volatile oil content to maintain its characteristic aroma and flavor, which are crucial for quality assurance in the global supply chain.
- Covers
- Ground cloves
- Clove powder
- Crushed cloves
- Powdered clove buds
- Finely ground cloves
- Organic ground cloves
- Examples
- McCormick Ground Cloves
- Simply Organic Ground Cloves
- Frontier Co-op Organic Ground Cloves
- Badia Ground Cloves
Codes often confused with 0907.20
Common mistake. The primary confusion for this code is with 090710 (whole cloves) if the 'crushed or ground' processing state is not carefully observed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 090720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 090720 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $3.5M 18% of world exports
- 2 India $2.3M 12% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$2.1M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.2M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.1M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0907.20
Brazil does not split HS 0907.20: its NCM code is 0907.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 09.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0907.20
What is HS code 090720?
HS code 090720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground. This HS code specifically identifies cloves, including the whole fruit, buds, and stems, that have been crushed or ground. This processed form of cloves is a staple in international trade, offering convenience and ease of integration into various food products and industrial applications. Major exporters of the raw material, such as Indonesia and Madagascar, also contribute to the supply of processed cloves, though grinding often occurs closer to consumer markets. Key importers, including the United States, Germany, and other European nations, utilize ground cloves extensively in baking, spice blends, processed foods, and even in some cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Trade in ground cloves emphasizes consistent particle size, purity, and the preservation of volatile oil content to maintain its characteristic aroma and flavor, which are crucial for quality assurance in the global supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 090720?
Ground cloves, clove powder, crushed cloves, powdered clove buds, finely ground cloves, organic ground cloves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 090720?
The primary confusion for this code is with 090710 (whole cloves) if the 'crushed or ground' processing state is not carefully observed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 090720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 090720 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.5M, 18% of world exports), India ($2.3M) and Vietnam (about $2.1M). World exports came to about $19M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 090720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 090720 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.2M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($1.3M) and the United Kingdom ($1.1M). World imports came to about $19M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 090720 structured?
HS code 090720 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (09) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 090720?
In Brazil, HS code 090720 is NCM 0907.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.