Product classification
HS code for Ground cinnamon: 0906.20
Spices, cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground.
Classification of ground cinnamon under HS 0906.20
Ground cinnamon falls under HS code 090620. This classification follows the structure of Chapter 9, which encompasses spices, coffee, and tea. Heading 0906 is dedicated to cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers. The Harmonized System distinguishes between the physical states of the spice to ensure precise trade monitoring and tariff application. Subheading 090620 specifically identifies cinnamon that has been crushed or ground. This process typically involves drying the inner bark of trees from the Cinnamomum genus and then mechanically pulverizing it into a fine powder. According to the WCO Explanatory Notes, the classification remains under this heading even if the spice is used for flavoring or as a raw material in various industries, provided it remains a pure spice. The distinction between whole bark (quills) and ground powder is essential for applying the correct tariff rates and meeting the regulatory requirements of importing countries. The classification is determined by the state of the product at the time of customs entry, regardless of its intended end-use in food production or retail.
- Covers
- Ground Cassia cinnamon powder
- Ground Ceylon (true) cinnamon powder
- Crushed cinnamon-tree flowers
- Pulverized cinnamon bark for baking
- Ground Korintje cinnamon
- 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. A frequent error is classifying ground cinnamon under HS code 090611 (for whole Ceylon cinnamon) or 090619 (for other whole cinnamon types). These codes are strictly for bark that has not been crushed or ground. Another common misclassification is HS code 210390, which is used for mixed seasonings. If the cinnamon is pre-mixed with sugar (cinnamon sugar), it cannot be classified under 090620 and must be moved to Chapter 21. Furthermore, cinnamon extracts or essential oils are classified under HS code 330129, as they are no longer the physical spice but a concentrated volatile oil extracted through distillation or solvent extraction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090620 (the code used for ground cinnamon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090620 (the code used for ground cinnamon) 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 ground cinnamon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$79M 32% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $50M 20% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $25M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $66M 29% of world imports
- 2 Germany $19M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Canada $15M 6.7% of world imports
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 ground cinnamon
Brazil classifies ground cinnamon 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 ground cinnamon
What is the HS code for Ground cinnamon?
The HS code for Ground cinnamon is 090620 (Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground). The HS code for ground cinnamon is 090620, which covers cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers that are crushed or ground.
How do I classify Ground cinnamon for customs?
Ground cinnamon 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 vs Cassia powder?
No, while the whole bark has separate codes for Ceylon (090611) and other types (090619), once the cinnamon is crushed or ground, both types are classified under the single subheading 090620.
Which countries are the top exporters of ground cinnamon (HS 090620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090620 (the code used for ground cinnamon) 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 ground cinnamon (HS 090620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090620 (the code used for ground cinnamon) 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 Ground cinnamon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090620 for Ground cinnamon 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 ground cinnamon in Brazil?
In Brazil, ground cinnamon (HS 090620) is classified under NCM 0906.20.00.