HS Code 0907
Cloves (Whole, Fruit, and Stems)
HS code 0907 covers whole cloves, clove fruits, and stems, whether they are intended for culinary, medicinal, or industrial use.
4-digit Section IILCL
HS Code 0907 — Cloves (Whole, Fruit, and Stems)
This code covers cloves, which are the aromatic flower buds of the Myrtaceae tree family. It includes the whole fruit, the cloves themselves, and the stems of the plant, in both whole and ground forms.
What's included
- Whole dried cloves
- Ground clove powder
- Clove stems
- Clove fruit
What's excluded
- Clove essential oil → use
3301(Distilled essential oils are never in Chapter 9.)
Common examples
- Whole Zanzibar cloves
- Ground cloves for spice blending
- Dried clove stems for oil extraction
- Bulk Indonesian cloves
Frequently asked questions
Can clove stems be imported separately?
Yes, clove stems are specifically mentioned in this heading and can be imported for industrial uses like oil distillation.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Often used in 'kretek' cigarette production; some countries may have specific excise links if diverted to tobacco use.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Indonesia, Madagascar, Tanzania
- Top importers: India, Singapore, United Arab Emirates
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Key takeaway
Primarily handles the whole spice and its stems, heavily traded for both food and incense/tobacco industries.
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