HS Code for Cinnamon powder

Cinnamon powder is classified under HS code 0906.20 within the Harmonized System. This code is situated in Chapter 09, which covers coffee, tea, mate, and spices. Heading 0906 is dedicated to cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers. The classification logic for this heading is divided based on the physical state of the spice. Subheadings 0906.11 and 0906.19 are used for cinnamon that is neither crushed nor ground, which includes whole quills (sticks), bark pieces, and flowers. In contrast, 0906.20 is the specific classification for cinnamon that has been subjected to mechanical processes such as crushing, grinding, or milling to produce a powdered or granulated form. This classification includes both true cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and various types of cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), as the HS nomenclature treats these botanically related barks under the same heading. The powder must consist of the spice itself without significant additions of other substances; if the powder is mixed with high proportions of sugar or other flavoring agents, it may be reclassified under different chapters. The essential character of the product as a ground spice is the primary driver for its placement in 0906.20.

Products Included

• Ground Ceylon cinnamon powder
• Crushed cassia bark
• Ground cinnamon-tree flowers
• Milled cinnamon for culinary use
• Granulated cinnamon spice

Common Misclassification

Cinnamon powder is often misclassified under 0906.11 or 0906.19, which are reserved for whole sticks or unground bark. Another common error is using 2103.90, which covers mixed seasonings and condiments; 0906.20 is only for pure cinnamon or cinnamon mixed with very small amounts of anti-caking agents. If the product is a medicinal preparation containing cinnamon, it might be confused with 1211.90, but for standard food-grade spice, 0906.20 remains the correct designation.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cinnamon powder?

The HS code for cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers that have been crushed or ground is 0906.20.

Is there a different code for Ceylon cinnamon powder vs Cassia powder?

No, the Harmonized System does not distinguish between botanical varieties of cinnamon in the ground form; both are classified under 0906.20.