Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
HS v2022 Code: 0907
About cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
HS code 0907 covers the trade of cloves, which are the dried flower buds of the evergreen clove tree. Cloves are an important spice used extensively in various cuisines around the world, particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. The global clove market is valued at several billion dollars annually, with Indonesia, India, and Madagascar being the largest producers and exporters of this versatile spice.
Production process
Cloves are harvested by hand-picking the unopened flower buds from the clove tree. The buds are then dried in the sun or using artificial drying methods until they turn a deep reddish-brown color. After drying, the cloves are sorted, graded, and packaged for distribution and sale.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the clove industry are the clove trees themselves, which require a tropical climate with ample rainfall to thrive. Clove production also relies on skilled labor for harvesting and processing the crop. Additionally, machinery and equipment for drying, sorting, and packaging the cloves are important inputs for this industry.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 0907 is dried cloves, which are used as a spice in a wide range of food products, including 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, 2103 Sauces and preparations; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, and 2104 Soups and broths. Cloves are also used in the production of certain alcoholic beverages, as well as in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries.
Family tree for cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/09'>09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0907'>0907: Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0901'>0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0902'>0902: Tea</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0903'>0903: Mate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0904'>0904: Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0905'>0905: Vanilla</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0906'>0906: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0908'>0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0909'>0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0910'>0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090710'>090710: Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/090720'>090720: Spices; cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground</a>"]
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