Product classification
HS code for Whole cloves: 0907.10
Spices, cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground.
Classification of whole cloves under HS 0907.10
Whole cloves are classified under HS code 0907.10. This classification is found in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized System, which covers spices. Heading 0907 is specifically dedicated to cloves, including the whole fruit, cloves (the flower buds), and stems. The subheading 0907.10 is used for these items when they are in their whole form and have not been crushed or ground. Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree. The classification includes the entire bud, which consists of a long calyx terminating in four spreading sepals and a small ball of unopened petals. Because the product is traded as a whole spice to preserve its intense flavor and aromatic oils, it is categorized separately from the ground version. This ensures that customs authorities can apply the correct regulations regarding food safety and aromatic plant materials.
- Covers
- Whole dried cloves (flower buds)
- Clove stems (whole)
- Mother of cloves (the fruit)
- Whole cloves with stems attached
- Also under 0907.10
- Spice Islands Whole Cloves
- Simply Organic Whole Cloves
- Frontier Co-op Whole Cloves
- Badia Whole Cloves
Codes often confused with 0907.10
Common mistake. A common error is classifying whole cloves under 0907.20, which is the code for crushed or ground cloves. This often happens when the cloves are broken during transit, but if they were intended to be whole, 0907.10 usually still applies. Another misclassification occurs with clove oil, which is an essential oil and must be classified under 3301.29. Additionally, some may try to use 1211.90 for plants used in pharmacy or perfumery, but 0907.10 is the more specific heading for cloves as a spice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 090710 (the code used for whole cloves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 090710 (the code used for whole cloves) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 35% 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 090710, not only whole cloves.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $218M 40% of world exports
- 2 Madagascar $150M 28% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $29M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $540M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $189M 35% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$44M 8.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $34M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $544M 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 whole cloves
Brazil classifies whole cloves under NCM 0907.10.00: HS 0907.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about whole cloves
What is the HS code for Whole cloves?
The HS code for Whole cloves is 090710 (Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground). The HS code for whole cloves (buds, fruit, and stems) is 0907.10.
How do I classify Whole cloves for customs?
Whole cloves is classified under HS code 090710 — Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are clove stems classified under a different code?
No, whole clove stems are included in the same HS code as the whole buds, which is 0907.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of whole cloves (HS 090710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 090710 (the code used for whole cloves) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($218M, 40% of world exports), Madagascar ($150M) and Brazil ($29M). World exports came to about $540M, 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 whole cloves (HS 090710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 090710 (the code used for whole cloves) in UN Comtrade data were India ($189M, 35% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $44M) and Indonesia ($34M). World imports came to about $544M, 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 Whole cloves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 090710 for Whole cloves 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 whole cloves in Brazil?
In Brazil, whole cloves (HS 090710) is classified under NCM 0907.10.00.