Crushed Piri Piri Pepper
Crushed piri piri pepper consists of roughly crushed African bird's eye Capsicum frutescens, used in piri piri sauces. It classifies under tariff item 0904.22.00 as crushed Capsicum fruits, with no prohibited shells or impurities.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the peppers are dried whole
Whole dried Capsicum fruits are classified separately.
If mixed with other ingredients
Prepared condiments are classified in heading 21.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is pure crushed pepper without added salt or spices
• Provide the botanical name (Capsicum frutescens) in your documentation
• Ensure no cubeb pepper or other heading 12.11 products are mixed in
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