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

HS v2022 Code: 090620

About spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground

HS code 090620 covers spices, specifically cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, that have been crushed or ground. Cinnamon is a highly valued spice derived from the inner bark of several species of evergreen trees in the genus Cinnamomum. It is widely used in both culinary and medicinal applications, making it an important global commodity within the broader spice trade industry.

Production process

The production of crushed or ground cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers involves several key steps. First, the cinnamon tree bark is harvested, typically by skilled workers who carefully peel off the outer layers. The inner bark is then dried, during which it naturally curls into the familiar cinnamon sticks. These sticks are then ground or crushed into a fine powder using specialized milling equipment.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the cinnamon trees themselves, which are cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. In addition to the raw bark, producers require access to drying facilities and milling machinery to process the cinnamon into the final crushed or ground product. Labor, energy, and packaging materials are also important inputs in this industry.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 090620 is ground or crushed cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, which are used as a spice and flavoring agent in a wide range of food and beverage products. The output of this industry may be consumed by manufacturers of 210320 Spices, condiments and seasonings, 210390 Other food preparations, and 300490 Medicaments, among others.

Revisions to 090620

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 090620. The most recent 1 version of this code (090620) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 090620.

Family tree for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0906'>0906: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090620'>090620: Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090611'>090611: Spices; cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090619'>090619: Spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground</a>"]

    

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