Sarawak White Peppercorns from China
Whole white peppercorns from Sarawak, Malaysia, known for their large size, mild pungency, and complex aroma from mature Piper nigrum berries. HTS 0904.11.00.40 applies to this neither crushed nor ground form. Popular in premium pepper mills for table use.
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
• Label with botanical name (Piper nigrum) and processing details to support classification as white pepper
• Avoid declaring as 'pepper' generically; specify white to prevent reclassification to black pepper rates
• Check for Capsicum contamination, as genus mix could shift to other pepper provisions