Product classification
HS code for Cassia cinnamon sticks: 0906.19
Spices, cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground.
Classification of cassia cinnamon sticks under HS 0906.19
Cassia cinnamon sticks are classified under HS code 0906.19. This classification is found in Chapter 09, which covers coffee, tea, mate, and spices. Heading 0906 is specific to cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers. The heading is divided into two main categories: cinnamon that is not crushed or ground, and cinnamon that is crushed or ground. Within the "not crushed or ground" category, a distinction is made between Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (often called "true" or Ceylon cinnamon) under 0906.11 and "Other" cinnamon under 0906.19. Cassia, which is the most common variety of cinnamon in many markets, falls into this "Other" category.
- Covers
- Whole cassia sticks (quills)
- Cassia bark pieces (not ground)
- Cinnamon-tree flowers (not ground)
- Chinese cinnamon sticks
- Indonesian cassia quills
- Also under 0906.19
- McCormick Cinnamon Sticks
- Badia Whole Cinnamon Sticks
- Penzey's Vietnamese Cinnamon Sticks
- Simply Organic Cassia Cinnamon
Codes often confused with 0906.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 0906.11, which is strictly reserved for Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume. Importers often confuse the two varieties. Another common error is using HS code 0906.20, which is for cinnamon that has been crushed or ground into powder. If the cinnamon is used as a flavoring in a prepared food product, it may be classified under the specific food heading in Chapters 17 through 21.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090619 (the code used for cassia cinnamon sticks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090619 (the code used for cassia cinnamon sticks) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 090619, not only cassia cinnamon sticks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$145M 47% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $109M 35% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $31M 10% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $111M 34% of world imports
- 2 United States $39M 12% of world imports
- 3 Pakistan $15M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $323M 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 cassia cinnamon sticks
Brazil classifies cassia cinnamon sticks under NCM 0906.19.00: HS 0906.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cassia cinnamon sticks
What is the HS code for Cassia cinnamon sticks?
The HS code for Cassia cinnamon sticks is 090619 (Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground). The HS code for whole, unground cassia cinnamon sticks is 0906.19.
How do I classify Cassia cinnamon sticks for customs?
Cassia cinnamon sticks is classified under HS code 090619 — Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0906.11 and 0906.19?
0906.11 is specifically for Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), while 0906.19 covers all other types of cinnamon, including Cassia, that are not ground.
Which countries are the top exporters of cassia cinnamon sticks (HS 090619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090619 (the code used for cassia cinnamon sticks) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $145M, 47% of world exports), China ($109M) and Indonesia ($31M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 cassia cinnamon sticks (HS 090619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090619 (the code used for cassia cinnamon sticks) in UN Comtrade data were India ($111M, 34% of world imports), the United States ($39M) and Pakistan ($15M). World imports came to about $323M, 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.
Is the HS code for Cassia cinnamon sticks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090619 for Cassia cinnamon sticks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cassia cinnamon sticks in Brazil?
In Brazil, cassia cinnamon sticks (HS 090619) is classified under NCM 0906.19.00.