Sarawak Black Peppercorns from China
Premium whole black pepper from Sarawak, Malaysia, Piper nigrum with floral notes and high piperine. Classified HTS 0904.11.00.20 for unprocessed black pepper of Piper genus. Used in fine dining pepper mills.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate bulk from retail-packed pepper; small packages (<3kg) may trigger container duty
• Ensure certificates of origin for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
• Test for Salmonella per FDA/FSMA rules for low-moisture spices