Product classification

HS code for Cinnamon powder: 0906.20

Spices, cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground.

Classification of cinnamon powder under HS 0906.20

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.

Covers
  • Ground Ceylon cinnamon powder
  • Crushed cassia bark
  • Ground cinnamon-tree flowers
  • Milled cinnamon for culinary use
  • Granulated cinnamon spice
Also under 0906.20
  • McCormick Ground Cinnamon
  • Simply Organic Ground Cinnamon
  • Frontier Co-op Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon
  • Badia Ground Cinnamon

Codes often confused with 0906.20

Common mistake. 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.

0906.11Spices; cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground0906.19Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground2103.90Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings1211.90Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

Top exporters and importers of HS 090620 (the code used for cinnamon powder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090620 (the code used for cinnamon powder) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 090620, not only cinnamon powder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$79M
  2. 2 Indonesia $50M
  3. 3 Netherlands $25M

World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $66M
  2. 2 Germany $19M
  3. 3 Canada $15M

World total: $227M 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 cinnamon powder

Brazil classifies cinnamon powder under NCM 0906.20.00: HS 0906.20 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about cinnamon powder

What is the HS code for Cinnamon powder?

The HS code for Cinnamon powder is 090620 (Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground). The HS code for cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers that have been crushed or ground is 0906.20.

How do I classify Cinnamon powder for customs?

Cinnamon powder is classified under HS code 090620 — Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of cinnamon powder (HS 090620)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090620 (the code used for cinnamon powder) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $79M, 32% of world exports), Indonesia ($50M) and the Netherlands ($25M). World exports came to about $251M, 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 cinnamon powder (HS 090620)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 090620 (the code used for cinnamon powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($66M, 29% of world imports), Germany ($19M) and Canada ($15M). World imports came to about $227M, 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 Cinnamon powder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 090620 for Cinnamon powder 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 cinnamon powder in Brazil?

In Brazil, cinnamon powder (HS 090620) is classified under NCM 0906.20.00.