Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Coarsely crushed black pepper from Piper nigrum, suitable for table grinders and culinary use. It falls under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' crushed or ground pepper, not for processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pepper is neither crushed nor ground
Heading covers dried pepper, not crushed or ground.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is not cubeb pepper, which is excluded by chapter note 2
• Keep packaging labels clear to show it is for retail or culinary use
• Check for any anti-dumping duties on pepper imports
Related Products under Tariff item 0904.12.90
Bulk Ground White Pepper
Bulk ground white pepper derived from Piper nigrum, processed for industrial food manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' crushed or ground pepper, excluding products for processing.
Fine Ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
Premium fine-ground Tellicherry black pepper from select Piper nigrum varieties, used in gourmet applications. It is classified under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' ground pepper, not for processing.
Ground Black Pepper
Finely ground black pepper from Piper nigrum berries, a staple spice for kitchens. It falls under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' crushed or ground pepper, excluding processing uses.
Ground Green Peppercorns
Ground immature green peppercorns from Piper nigrum, dried for fresh flavor. It is classified under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' ground pepper, not for processing.
Ground Long Pepper
Ground long pepper from Piper longum, used in Ayurvedic and Asian cuisines. It falls under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' crushed or ground Piper pepper, not for processing.
Malabar Ground Black Pepper
Robust ground black pepper from Malabar coast Piper nigrum, used in spice blends. It is classified under tariff item 0904.12.90 as 'Other' ground pepper, not for processing.