Tellicherry White Peppercorns
Premium whole white peppercorns from the Malabar coast of India, harvested from Piper nigrum and processed by soaking and rubbing off the outer skin to reveal the white seed. Classified under HTS 0904.11.00.40 as neither crushed nor ground white pepper of the genus Piper. Ideal for fine dining and culinary applications requiring mild heat and floral notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If black peppercorns
Black pepper retains the dark outer skin, falling under the black pepper subheading in the same heading.
If crushed or ground
Processing white pepper into crushed or ground form moves it to heading 0904.22 provisions.
If cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba)
Chapter note excludes cubeb pepper from Chapter 9, classifying it under heading 1211 for plants used in perfumery or pharmacy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify product is true white pepper from Piper nigrum with skin fully removed; misclassified black pepper triggers different rates
• Include lab certificates confirming absence of shells, as pepper shells import is prohibited under chapter notes
• Declare net weight accurately and avoid ground forms to stay in 0904.11; check for impurities per 21 U.S.C. 41
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